The mystery of Godliness is great, and without controversy. The Apostle Paul highlights this fact in 1 Timothy 3:16, stating that God was manifest in flesh. This mystery is so great that our eyes are dazzled as we attempt to view it. It is only through contemplation of it through the words of Holy Bible that we can be preserved from the blindness that carnal speculation inevitably imparts.
As we delve deeper into the mystery of godliness, we realize that it is not something that can be comprehended through human understanding alone. It is a divine revelation that requires a spiritual awakening and a willingness to surrender to the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
The manifestation of God in flesh is not just a mere historical event, but a profound truth that has the power to transform our lives.
It is through the embodiment of God in Jesus Christ that we are able to understand the nature of God’s love, grace, and mercy.
The Perfect Union: How Christ Embodied Humanity and Faith in One Divine Being
The second person of the Holy Trinity, the eternal Son, took holy humanity into union with Himself. Christ was not only God, but man, having a human spirit, soul, and body.
As such, Christ lived the life of a perfect man. He was not a separate person, but His humanity was endowed with all the elements and qualities of a human personality.
Christ took upon Himself a dependent nature and for thirty-three years, He lived a life of faith upon His heavenly Father.
Discovering Christ’s Experiences in the Psalms
The experiences of Christ in the days of His flesh are clearly portrayed in the Psalms, which beyond all dispute contain the experiences of Christ.
The Grace or fruits of the Spirit possessed by His people were possessed by the Lord without measure, and these active graces were drawn out and called into continual exercise by the same Holy Spirit who had communicated them.
Faith in all its actings, hope in all its anchorings, love in all its flowings, patience in all its endurings, humility in all its submittings, prayer in all its supplications, praise in all its adorings, obedience in all its yieldings, holiness in all its flame, and worship in all its fervor—all of these Graces and fruits of the Holy Spirit can be seen shining forth as with beams of heavenly light in the personal experience of our blessed Lord in those Psalms in which He speaks.
The Holy Spirit framed them for Him before He came into a time state, that they might be not only prophetic of His sufferings for the benefit of His church, but the spiritual utterance of His own holy soul in the days of His flesh.
The Humility of Christ: From Creator to Dependent Son
As the Sponsor and Surety of God’s elect, the Lord Jesus entered the place of their responsibility. He was the Kinsman-Redeemer of His people, really and truly “of one” with the many sons He was to bring to glory.
He was brought into that condition wherein He should trust in God and act in that dependency upon Him which the nature of man, while exposed to troubles, does indispensably require.
For our sakes, He who was rich became poor. He who had brought into existence the universe by the fiat of His will now became subject to the commandments of the Father.
He who upholds all things by the Word of His power entered the place of complete dependency and cried to the Strong for strength.
Not only in the Psalms but also in the Prophets, the Holy Spirit has given us to hear some of the holy breathings of Him who became Man, completely dependent upon God. Isaiah 50:1-11 provides a blessed account of this fact.
There we find the Mediator saying, “The Lord God has given Me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him who is weary: He wakens morning by morning; He wakens My ear to hear as the learned” (Isaiah 50:4).
Following in Christ’s Footsteps: The Power of Faith in Our Lives
Christ’s life of faith is an example for us all. In the Gospel of Mark, the Lord said to His disciples, “Have faith in God. For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says” (Mark 11:22-23).
This powerful statement emphasizes the importance of faith in our lives and the impact it can have.
Jesus lived a life of faith that was exemplified in His teachings and actions. He demonstrated unwavering faith in God and encouraged His disciples to do the same.
Throughout His ministry, Jesus performed many miracles that showcased the power of faith, including healing the sick and feeding thousands with just a few loaves of bread and fish.
Moreover, Jesus’ faith was not limited to His miraculous deeds. He displayed His faith in His trust in God’s plan for His life, even when facing the most challenging circumstances.
In the Garden of Gethsemane, for example, Jesus prayed to God, saying, “Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done” (Luke 22:42). Despite knowing that He was about to face a painful death on the cross, Jesus trusted in God’s plan and submitted to it.
As believers, we are called to follow Christ’s example of faith. We are encouraged to have faith in God’s promises and to trust in His plan for our lives, even when we face difficult circumstances. Through faith, we can overcome obstacles and achieve our goals. In fact, Hebrews 11:1 tells us that faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Final Words
In conclusion, faith is an essential aspect of our lives as Christians. Christ’s life of faith provides us with a powerful example to follow. Through faith, we can experience the power of God in our lives and overcome the challenges that we face. Let us, therefore, hold on to our faith and trust in God’s promises for our lives.
