Incarnation is a theological world. Though fancy, its meaning is simple. Simple, but deep. It is the combination of two words “in” and “flesh”.
Incarnation means that before we attempt to fumble our way towards God, God has already moved intentionally towards us. The God of heaven, the God that often feels far away, the God who reigns in heaven, the God who created all things at the beginning of time, the mysterious God who we cannot see or comprehend… has come “in the flesh”.
Incarnation means that God is know –able.
Most religion is the movement of people towards God. Incarnation is the movement of God towards us.
Most religion is humans moving away from earth towards the heavens. Incarnation is heaven moving towards earth.
Most religion is learning how to love God. Incarnation is realizing that God loves us.
Most religion is our struggle to find God. Incarnation is God’s struggle to find us.
Most religion is trying to get closer to God. Incarnation is the truth that God is closer that we realize. Much closer.
Most religion is our pursuit of God. Incarnation is God’s pursuit of us.
