Throughout this blog, we have endeavoured to introduce the Lord's redemption plan as unveiled in the scriptures. In so doing, we will continue to bring forth the truth -- as it is written -- for your understanding and edification. But in so doing, we never want to lose sight of His amazing grace -- and that God so loved the word that He gave His only begotten Son -- beget meaning to father, sire, or cause. Jesus was begotten by God in the womb of the virgin Mary so that we could experience life in Him, fulfilling the purpose He placed in our hearts whilst still in our mother's womb.
In this context, we understand also that it is impossible for God to lie, that God stands over His Word to perform it. "In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God." (John 1:1) Without word, it is impossible for anyone to theorize. Therefore, God in the beginning counselled with Himself. His counsel planning how God Himself would become man's Saviour, and as such, provide the necessary pure and holy seeds (both male and female) -- of His holy Spirit.
It is in this context that God gave man a body so that our spiritual intents, unseen to creation, may now be visibly demonstrated. Man was always intended to be a visible expression of God's spirituality. Created in His image, but as we know, man messed up. Still, God is merciful and after His kindness and love, God willingly became our Saviour. (Titus 3:4-7)
Indeed, He so much loved the world (John 3:16) He condescended ... a condescension so unfathomable in scope. He, the Creator, would leave His Glory stooping, veiling Himself in the flesh appearing in fashion as a son over His own household. In so doing, He ushered Himself into this lost world. His Grace. His Mercy. His Love. He would become all things to all men that He might save that which would have been utterly and totally lost without God's predestined plan of salvation.
Who then would dare to say that sin is insurmountable? Sin vales in comparison to the height, width, depth and breadth of our Lord and Saviour's love. As far as the east is from the west, that is the measurement of eternal Life Seed -- for surely the life is in the blood. God's plan from the very beginning was to purchase man's redemption sacrificing Himself as a Son. The blood that flowed in Jesus' veins was the Spirit of God's own precious blood.
Thus, when the two seeds of promise arrived into Mary, the predestined destination, the Holy Ghost brought His own two seeds together (i.e. the promise to Eve and the promise to Abraham). To form that "holy thing" as Luke declared. (Luke 1:35) The fetus conceived of the Holy Ghost was now in Mary's womb. The angel declaring to her that that which is conceived in her was conceived of the Holy Ghost. It is no wonder that Mary asked the question, "How could this be?"
The holy fetus child of His holy Spirit is now in an environment to receive earthly fashion. The fetus will be found in fashion as a man receiving nourishment from Mary's fallen sinful body. God having previously declared that all have sinned, "there is none righteous, no not one." As we understand from Hebrews, there had to be an equalizing of both Jew and Gentile so that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.
In this context, we understand also that it is impossible for God to lie, that God stands over His Word to perform it. "In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God." (John 1:1) Without word, it is impossible for anyone to theorize. Therefore, God in the beginning counselled with Himself. His counsel planning how God Himself would become man's Saviour, and as such, provide the necessary pure and holy seeds (both male and female) -- of His holy Spirit.
It is in this context that God gave man a body so that our spiritual intents, unseen to creation, may now be visibly demonstrated. Man was always intended to be a visible expression of God's spirituality. Created in His image, but as we know, man messed up. Still, God is merciful and after His kindness and love, God willingly became our Saviour. (Titus 3:4-7)
Indeed, He so much loved the world (John 3:16) He condescended ... a condescension so unfathomable in scope. He, the Creator, would leave His Glory stooping, veiling Himself in the flesh appearing in fashion as a son over His own household. In so doing, He ushered Himself into this lost world. His Grace. His Mercy. His Love. He would become all things to all men that He might save that which would have been utterly and totally lost without God's predestined plan of salvation.
Who then would dare to say that sin is insurmountable? Sin vales in comparison to the height, width, depth and breadth of our Lord and Saviour's love. As far as the east is from the west, that is the measurement of eternal Life Seed -- for surely the life is in the blood. God's plan from the very beginning was to purchase man's redemption sacrificing Himself as a Son. The blood that flowed in Jesus' veins was the Spirit of God's own precious blood.
Thus, when the two seeds of promise arrived into Mary, the predestined destination, the Holy Ghost brought His own two seeds together (i.e. the promise to Eve and the promise to Abraham). To form that "holy thing" as Luke declared. (Luke 1:35) The fetus conceived of the Holy Ghost was now in Mary's womb. The angel declaring to her that that which is conceived in her was conceived of the Holy Ghost. It is no wonder that Mary asked the question, "How could this be?"
The holy fetus child of His holy Spirit is now in an environment to receive earthly fashion. The fetus will be found in fashion as a man receiving nourishment from Mary's fallen sinful body. God having previously declared that all have sinned, "there is none righteous, no not one." As we understand from Hebrews, there had to be an equalizing of both Jew and Gentile so that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.
Nothing hid from those who search the scriptures for truth.
Therefore, Mary was a surrogate (if you will) blessed among women. [However, as an aside, never more blessed than those believers who hear the Word of God and do it -- as Jesus pointed out] Still, Isaiah the prophet prophesied, saying, "Therefore, the Lord Himself shall give you a sign, Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call His Name Immanuel." (Isaiah 7:15)
Therefore, Mary was a surrogate (if you will) blessed among women. [However, as an aside, never more blessed than those believers who hear the Word of God and do it -- as Jesus pointed out] Still, Isaiah the prophet prophesied, saying, "Therefore, the Lord Himself shall give you a sign, Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call His Name Immanuel." (Isaiah 7:15)
"For unto us a child is born, unto you a Son is given and the government shall be upon His shoulder; and His Name shall be called, Wonderful, Counsellor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of peace." (Isaiah 9:6)
God had said the soul that sins, it shall die. Are you dying? Mary like all others died, even though she also was a recipient of God's declaration. We need to remember that He who was brought forth from Mary's womb was without father or mother and without descent. Others made reference to Mary and Joseph as being His father and mother and that Jesus was obedient. Still, Jesus Himself never once called Mary mother ... for He was GOD manifest in the flesh as a son.
Please note this is not a put down of Mary, for I also acknowledge that she was blessed. But even Mary said, "My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour." (Luke 1:44-56)
Please note this is not a put down of Mary, for I also acknowledge that she was blessed. But even Mary said, "My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour." (Luke 1:44-56)
The fact that God was made/was manifest in the flesh is one of the most wonderful and yet one of the most incomprehensible things about God -- that His love for His beloved creation would supersede all human logic and understanding. Still, we need to understand that God's motives came about from love -- a much deeper love than the love we talk about in this world. But I digress.
What do the scriptures state?
"Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call His Name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us." (Matthew 1:21-23)
He was "God with us" even at His birth. How do we know? Because the angels worshiped Him at His birth.
"And again, when He bringeth in the first begotten into the world, He saith, "And let all the angels of God worship Him." (Hebrews 1:6; Psalm 89:27; Romans 8:29; Deuteronomy 32:43; Psalm 97:7; I Peter 3:22)
"Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honour and glory and blessing." (Revelation 5:11-13)
Simeon (to whom it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ) recognized Jesus as the Lord's Christ -- "For mine eyes have seen Thy salvation which Thou hast prepared before the face of all people; a light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of Thy people Israel." (Luke 2:25-32)
And the prophetess Anna, and daughter of Phanuel of the tribe of Aser saw the babe as the Redeemer of Israel (Luke 2:35-38)
And the wise man who followed the star in the east so that they could worship Jesus -- King of the Jews -- as a young child. "When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him; and when they opened their treasures; they presented unto Him gifts; gold and frankincense, and myrrh." (Matthew 2:1-11)
Yes, the angel told Mary, "The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee; therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God." (Luke 1:35)
"And His Name shall be called JESUS, for He shall save His people from their sins." (Matthew 1:21)
And although we know Jesus to be God manifest in the flesh, we also know that Jesus was declared the Son of God because God (and not a man) caused His conception in Mary's womb. God was literally His Father -- the power of the Highest overshadowing Mary so that she could bring forth a son. Isaiah prophesies of this world changing event in advance, telling of a time to come when God would place His divine nature in the seed of a woman. (Isaiah 7:14; Isaiah 9:6)
Jesus received His divine nature through the conception process. He did not become divine by some later act of God. The fullness of the Godhead dwelt bodily in Him from conception/birth. (Colossians 2:9)
"He was in the world and the world was made by Him and the world knew Him not. He came unto His own and His own received Him not." (John 1:10-11)
"And without controversy, great is the mystery of godliness. God was manifest in the flesh ..." (I Timothy 3:16)
No other like Jesus! This is why, like the multitude of heavenly hosts, we can worship God saying: "Glory to God in the Highest and on earth peace and goodwill toward all [men]." The shepherds in the field who were keeping watch over their flock by night were praying, worshiped only at the feet of JESUS, the one and only mediator, our great high priest presenting our gifts of simplicity, sincerity offering ourselves into His once and for all sacrificial offering.
He paid the ultimate price, shedding His precious holy blood on a wooden cross for you and I ... because of His love and kindness for His beloved creation. And He is still inviting us to the most elaborate wedding feast today. Respond to His call to come. Ask the Lord Jesus into your heart this day. Repent and be water baptized in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ so that ye can receive the gift of the Holy Ghost -- His Spirit dwelling within you. And search the scriptures for truth -- remaining steadfast in the apostles' doctrine. (Acts 2:36-47)
And from here, peace be unto you all in the precious Name of our Lord Jesus Christ! Stand in the offering plate.
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