“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us…” – John 1:14
This
morning, in my conversation with Jesus, the interviewer in me kicked in. My
question for Him was: What was it like for you, fully God, to come into this
earth and be fully human? How does your being human affect us? (Feeling KMag
writer again 😉)
Jesus came from a perfect place into a perfectly messy place (a stable with animal manure Joseph had to shovel out*). Being fully human, He will not be turned off by the mess you have made of your life. Do not be ashamed to go to Him. He has lived through mess, brokenness and want. After all…
“He was one of us for a time.” – Mother Mary (from The Chosen’s Special
Episode – “The Messengers”)
You
lost your job in the pandemic and the only bulalo you can afford now
comes in instant noodle cups? Jesus felt hunger too.
“Early in the morning, as Jesus was on his
way back to the city, he was hungry.” – Matthew 21:18
You
are in constant pain because of a dreaded disease. Jesus also felt pain as he
was scourged and crowned with thorns.
“Then Pilate ordered that Jesus be scourged. The
soldiers twisted together some thorns into a crown and placed it on his head.” –
John 19:1-2
You
experienced rejection and betrayal? Sumakabilang bahay ang jowa mo? Your
business partner ran off with the company funds? Jesus had Peter and Judas.
His being fully human assures us that He understands where we are coming
from.
Today as we ponder on the meaning of Lent, let us remember that because
of His fully human death, His being Fully God was proven at the Resurrection.
References: *The Chosen’s Special Episode – “The
Messengers”
Grafted’s “The Messengers” – Messianic Reaction
to the Birth of Yeshua
Gcu.edu’s article: Dear Theophilus: Is Jesus
fully God and Fully Human?
Mass
Homily for today – Fr. Jason Laguerta: “Rebuild”; What is Lent?
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