The Christian message is often misunderstood as Jesus coming solely to die for our sins. But the Incarnation meaning goes deeper—it’s about God’s love for humanity, not a need. The Word became flesh not to fix something for God, but to reveal His unconditional, overflowing divine love. God’s heart toward us was settled before the world’s foundation, and His decision to become flesh wasn’t driven by necessity. Even if Adam hadn’t sinned, God would’ve become flesh. Why? Because the Incarnation is about love, not obligation. Unlike human relationships, like marriage, often rooted in needs, God’s love is selfless. The Word became flesh to show how much He loves us, not to make Himself accept us.
God’s Dream to Dwell with Humanity
At the heart of Christian theology lies God’s dream to dwell with humanity—not just among us, but in us and as us. The Trinity love—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—burned with a passionate desire to share their divine life. Creation itself was the first step toward the Incarnation, not a reaction to sin. Despite knowing humanity would fall into darkness, the Trinity trusted the Son to fulfill this dream. When mankind fell, God didn’t just dwell among us—He pitched His tent in our deepest darkness, shining His light. God created humanity as the first step toward becoming flesh, living as one of us to include us in His divine life.
The Word became flesh and “tabernacled” in us, as John 1:14 reveals. In Tamil, it’s translated as “dwelt in us,” emphasizing that God dwells in us. Unlike the temporary dwellings in Moses’ Tabernacle, the Ark of the Covenant, or Solomon’s Temple, which brought blessings, protection, and provision, humanity is God’s permanent home. He feels at home in us, relaxing and resting because we are His dream house, planned before the world began. Jesus’ humanity ensures we’re never separated from the Trinity. He became flesh forever, calling us brethren, stepping into us by His choice, letting us share in the union He established. This is the tabernacle in us, where God’s presence resides eternally.
Jesus as the Eternal Covenant
Biblical covenants with Noah, Abraham, and David weren’t about God’s need but about addressing human fear to strengthen faith. Noah feared another flood, so God gave the rainbow as a covenant. Abraham, childless after 24 years, lost faith, so God made a covenant to bolster him. David’s failures didn’t stop God from promising his seed would reign forever. These covenants addressed faith over fear. Humanity’s constant fear led God to make an eternal covenant: Jesus, the eternal covenant. By becoming flesh forever, Jesus assures us we’re never cast out of the divine life. Even millions of years from now, He remains human, ensuring humanity’s inclusion in God’s circle. This Jesus eternal covenant strengthens our faith, showing God’s unwavering faithfulness.
The Power of the Permanent Tabernacle
The temporary dwellings of Moses’ Tabernacle and Solomon’s Temple held immense power—death couldn’t enter, and Aaron’s rod budded in the ministry of death. If those temporary addresses were so powerful, how much greater is the permanent tabernacle of God dwelling in us? Jesus dwells in us, in every cell, every pain, every darkness. His presence is the greatest medicine, bringing resurrection power and healing through Jesus. The Word became flesh and blood, tabernacling in us, not just among us. This is the ministry of life, where resurrection flows. Whatever has died—hope, health, dreams—springs back to life because Jesus, who stepped into our darkness, is life itself. His life is the light of all men, which darkness cannot overcome.
God became flesh out of love, to dwell in us forever, as our eternal covenant. His presence assures us, heals us, and brings resurrection power to every part of our lives. Let’s embrace this truth and live in the reality of God’s presence within us.
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