0164. 161. Christ’s Incarnation

161. Christ’s Incarnation

As the Incarnate One, Christ—

1. Bears the Sweetest Name ever given—”Jesus”—Luk_2:21.

2. Embodies the Greatest Power ever known—”Emmanuel, God with us” (Mat_1:23).

3. Stooped to the Lowest Place ever taken. “For our sakes became poor,” or a beggar (2Co_8:9).

4. Came on the Mightiest Mission ever undertaken. “He took… destroy” (Heb_2:14-16).

5. Is the Greatest Unfolding ever seen. “God manifest in the flesh” (1Ti_3:16).

6. Bearer of the Grandest Blessing ever bestowed. “Life” (Joh_10:10).

7. Is the Most Potent Force ever communicated. “Rise and fall of many” (Luk_2:34).

By: DR. F. E. MARSH