Apr 18 2008
What Actually Occurred at the Incarnation?
Exactly what happened at the Incarnation of Jesus Christ?
The great evangelist, D. L. Moody, often related the story of a young biologist who came across an especially large and active ant hill during his walk in a forest. Delighted with his find, the biologist sat down on a nearby rock, and taking out pen and notebook, began writing down what he saw. Soon, however, the entire ant hill was in an upheaval as the tiny creatures became aware of his presence. Frustrated, the biologist walked away wishing he could in some manner communicate with them, assuring the little creatures of his interest and that no harm would be forthcoming.
He concluded, however, the only way this could happen would be to take upon himself the body of an ant and thus become part of their existence sharing his story in a way they could comprehend.
This is exactly what occurred at the Incarnation. The infinite, holy, eternal, and sinless Son of God agreed to take upon himself a finite and fleshly body that he, the lofty Creator, might personally communicate with us, his lowly creatures.
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