A Reflection on Humanity, Faith, and Divine Purpose
The Smallness and Greatness of Man
When we think about our place in the universe, it’s easy to feel incredibly small. The stars, the mountains, the oceans, and the endless sky make us seem like just a tiny speck in the grand scheme of things. But when we look at ourselves as spiritual beings—creatures made in the image of God—we realize that we are, in fact, greater than all these wonders of nature. Our value doesn’t come from our size or power, but from the fact that God made us to reflect His own nature.
Why Did the Son of God Become the Son of Man?
This is one of the most profound mysteries in Christianity. Jesus, the eternal Son of God, chose to become human. He didn’t just drop in as an adult or skip the struggles and stages of life. He came as a baby, starting from the very beginning of human existence, so He could fully experience everything we go through. He was born in the humblest of places—a stable—not in a palace, so that He could relate to even the poorest and the most overlooked among us.
Jesus Came All the Way Down
If Jesus had come as a child, a teenager, or skipped childbirth, He would have missed parts of our human experience. Instead, He came all the way down, starting life as a tiny embryo, developing just as every human does. This means He truly understands what it’s like to be human, from the very beginning to full adulthood. He knows our joys and our pains, our struggles and our triumphs.
Why Did He Do This?
Jesus came because humanity had fallen. We became, in a sense, both the glory and the rubbish of the universe. His purpose was to restore us—to lift us from disgrace and bring us back to honor. He experienced death, not just as a taste, but fully, so that every person could have hope and a future. This wasn’t just a symbolic act; it was a real experience, so deep and complete that there’s nothing in our lives He hasn’t touched.
Living By Faith—Seeing What Isn’t Yet Done
Right now, we don’t see everything under Jesus’ control. The world is still full of chaos and suffering. But through faith, we “see” what has been accomplished: Jesus was born, lived, died, and rose again. He is saving people—making them new, giving them hope, and forming the true Church. Faith allows us to see beyond what’s visible and trust that, one day, all things will be made right.
Faith Is More Than Words—It’s Action
Belief is more than just saying we agree with something. Real faith means aligning our lives with what we believe. If we truly believe that Jesus tasted death for every person and will one day reign over everything, it should change how we live, how we spend our time, money, and talents. It means living with hope and purpose, looking forward to the day when He returns and everything is restored.
The True Church and the Promise of Redemption
Not everyone who claims to be part of the Church truly belongs to it. The real Church is made up of those who are redeemed—people whose lives have been transformed by God’s grace. This is the group God recognizes, even within a wider world of religious activity. Our highest hopes and dreams are fulfilled not through our own efforts, but through God’s revealed truth. When we obey this truth, our hearts are prepared for genuine worship and fellowship with God.
A Personal Commitment
As we reflect on what it means to be human and why God is mindful of us, it’s a call to live for something greater. I want my life, my resources, and my gifts to point toward the time when Jesus returns and all things are made new. Instead of being divided between the things of this world and the hope of what’s to come, I want to be ready. My prayer is that we all live in light of this truth, preparing our hearts for worship and fellowship with God, and finding our true purpose in Him.
Minister A Francine Green
December 2025
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