Mighty God

Kelli Baker

Advent Series 2023

Day Twelve

What has shaped your view of God? How has church shaped your view of God? Maybe your view has been shaped by the way that Christians are portrayed in our country. He came as a baby, but proved himself to be Mighty God. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and to be called Son of God.

John wrote in John 3:16, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”

As Mighty God, Jesus came to reveal the Father to humanity. Man’s concept of God had become diluted by the influence of other nations. Jesus came to show that God is a loving Father, who wants our hearts, not a dictator who seeks to oppress. Man’s idea of “mighty” caused the people to wander from seeking God. Jesus’ purpose was to lead God’s children back to him. While he came humbly as a baby to a virgin, he had already existed with his Father in heaven.

John describes Jesus as the Word. He shows us that Jesus existed long before he came to earth. John reminds us that all things were made through Jesus. Which means that you and I are made by Jesus as well. Our Mighty God made every part of you and knows you inside and out. His light outshines the darkness. Because of Jesus, those who believe are saved from eternal death. Our Mighty God gave us access to a loving Father and through him, we are made holy and blameless.

Only because of Jesus’ deity can we live eternally with our Mighty God.

I challenge you to look to Jesus to see God as a loving Father who wants your heart. He wants to heal you and make you whole.

Prayer

Dear Lord, thank you for giving your only Son to bring us into a right relationship with you. May we remember the depth of the love you have for us. Amen.