Jesus: Son of Man

“And he said to them, “The Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath.”” ~ Luke 6:5

Incarnation. The word describes Jesus as He left heaven to be born a man. It is an amazing act of grace on the part of God. Jesus comes to walk the same roads, eat the same food, sleep the same sleep, and fight the same temptations that you and I deal with every day.

The incarnation means that Jesus lived as a son to Joseph and Mary, a brother to James, and a friend to Peter and John. He knows what it is like to be part of a family. He knows how brothers treat each other. He knows what friendship costs. Jesus knows how I feel when I struggle with relationships or glory in love.

The incarnation means that Jesus worked in a carpenter’s shop. He bought food in a market. He went to school. Jesus knows about the day to day life that I live. He has dealt with deadlines, money, teachers, and coworkers. He knows how I feel when I am tired and worn out. He knows what it is like to need a break or to be satisfied with the work of my hands.

The incarnation means that Jesus prayed, worshipped, and studied. Jesus went to the mountain to talk to God. He went to the temple and was part of a community. He read from the Scriptures in the synagogue. Jesus knows the needs I have when I talk with the Father. He knows the encouragement and support that I seek in the family of God. He knows the hunger I have for the word of God in my life.

The incarnation means that Jesus understands every part of what it means to be a human. There is nothing that I face that Jesus cannot address. There is no situation where Jesus doesn’t know how I feel. There is nothing that stands in the way of Jesus’ heart and my own. He walked where I walk. He felt what I feel. He is the Son of Man. He understands.