Our Daily Bread, Sunday, April 23, 1995
Read: John 1:1-14


                            A Home For God


                     God was manifested in the flesh

                           -1 Timothy 3:16

When King Solomon wanted to construct a temple for the Lord, he was
overwhelmed by the knowledge that he could never make one that would 
be fully adequate. In awe he exclaimed, "Who is able to build Him a 
temple, since heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain Him?" 
(2 Chr. 2:6).

The answer to the king's question is found in God Himself. Centuries
after Solomon built a temple for the Lord, God prepared an earthly 
home for Himself through the miracle of Jesus' birth (Heb. 10:5).

I thought of this miracle when my family and I visited a museum. On
display was an unforgettable exhibit tracing the development of a 
human being through its various stages. The final part of the display, 
showing several full-term babies, captured the interest of most of 
the spectators.

It was the earliest stage, however, that left the most profound 
impression on me. I marveled that the God of heaven would condescend 
to dwell among us and begin His earthly existence as a tiny cell in 
the womb of a virgin. My heart overflowed with praise as I realized 
how much He loves us, and how He humbled Himself to save us.

Praise God that He came to us in Jesus, His Son!  -HGB

  Heaven's arches rang when the angels sang,
  Proclaiming Thy royal degree;
  But of lowly birth didst Thou come to earth
  And in greatest humility.  -Elliott

  God made His home with us
  that we might make our home with God.

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