Jesus : Humane Human

"Father God, please guide me as I write this article based on Your Word. Help me to write this to glorify You, and let Your words bring clarity to those who seek You. May Your truth help people discern and embrace correct beliefs. I pray and seek everything in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen."

Hi there my Brothers and Sisters in Christ! I am writing about The Humanity of Christ. Usually I write and wait two or three days to post it live. This is the first time I wrote it without revising it.

Diving in

During my teenage years, I had many questions about God and Jesus. While my faith journey initially focused on understanding the divinity of Christ, life experiences gradually shifted my curiosity towards His humanity. The struggles, challenges, and pain I faced as a human being made me question how Jesus, as God, could truly understand my plight. However, a profound dream I had on May 22, 2024, dispelled my doubts about the humanity of Christ. This dream revealed to me the purpose and depth of Jesus’ humanity, helping me to see Him as the first person of the Trinity we encounter in our lives. It is this humanity that allows for an intimate connection with God, making Jesus not only relatable but also a perfect example of living a sinless life amidst human suffering.

The Struggle with Understanding Christ’s Humanity

As humans, we often grapple with the concept of divinity mingling with humanity. How could Jesus, being God, also be fully human? This question haunted me for years, especially when facing personal pain and challenges. It seemed impossible that a divine being could truly empathize with the human condition. However, my dream provided clarity that I had been seeking for so long.

In my dream, Jesus appeared as the most humane person I have ever encountered. His eyes radiated grace, but everything else about Him was strikingly human. He exhibited pain, helplessness, and desperation—emotions that are profoundly human. This experience was a turning point for me, affirming the humanity of Christ in a way that intellectual arguments and theological debates never could.

Jesus: The First Person of the Trinity We Experience

Jesus is often the first person of the Trinity that believers encounter in their faith journey. This makes sense because His humanity bridges the gap between us and the divine. As Hebrews 4:15 states, “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.” Jesus’ life on earth was marked by the same temptations, struggles, and pains that we experience, yet He remained sinless.

This connection is essential for fostering an intimate relationship with God. Knowing that Jesus experienced the full spectrum of human emotions and suffering reassures us that He understands our plight. His humanity makes Him approachable and relatable, allowing us to confide in Him with our deepest struggles.

The Purpose of Jesus’ Humanity

Jesus’ humanity serves a profound purpose in God’s redemptive plan. By becoming human, He demonstrated that it is possible to live a sinless life despite the challenges we face. Philippians 2:6-8 explains, “Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!”

Through His life and death, Jesus provided a perfect example for us to follow. He showed us that reliance on God, even in the face of immense suffering, is possible and fruitful. His humanity is a testament to God’s immense love for us—so much so that He was willing to endure human pain and suffering to save us.

Scriptural Affirmation of Christ’s Humanity

The Bible is replete with references to Jesus’ humanity. In John 1:14, we read, “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” This verse underscores the incarnation—God becoming flesh and living among us.

Moreover, Jesus’ experiences on earth reflect His humanity. He felt hunger (Matthew 4:2), thirst (John 19:28), fatigue (John 4:6), sorrow (John 11:35), and even agony (Luke 22:44). These instances reveal a Saviour who fully embraced human nature, sharing in our experiences and emotions.

Wrapping up

My journey from questioning the divinity of Christ to understanding His humanity has been transformative. The dream I had on May 22, 2024, played a pivotal role in resolving my doubts and deepening my faith. It revealed Jesus as the most humane human I have ever seen, a being who, despite His divinity, embraced humanity in its entirety. His eyes, filled with grace, reflected His divine nature, but His pain, helplessness, and desperation were profoundly human.

Jesus is the first person of the Trinity we experience because His humanity makes Him relatable and approachable. His life on earth serves as a model for us, demonstrating that living a sinless life is possible even amidst suffering. By understanding and embracing the humanity of Christ, we draw closer to Him, fostering a more intimate relationship with God. Jesus, in His humanity, proved that He can understand our struggles and walk with us through them. As Hebrews 2:17-18 reminds us, “For this reason he had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people. Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.” Through His humanity, Jesus not only empathizes with our suffering but also guides us towards a life of righteousness and closeness with God.