Many times in the Scripture Jesus referred to himself as the Son of Man. And rightly so, for He was as human as we are. His incarnation, the addition of humanity, rather than the subtraction of deity, was necessary for Him to become for us a faithful priest, one who understands our struggles, pains and fears. So when life presents challenges, we can look to Jesus; what and how he went through the same. What God did in Jesus, he did the opposite in us. Jesus took on human nature so we could partake in divine nature. Like Jesus we are carrying a divine nature within a human body. We are sons of men, who are now also, sons of God.
God often affirmed Jesus’ divine status. There is the voice of God at his baptism, and on the mountain of Transfiguration, “You are my beloved Son”. I believe this was partly because Jesus was going to face situations that would challenge his divine identity. So in the wilderness, and on the cross, there is another voice, “If you are the Son of God then….” These words must have been echoed loud even within Jesus’ own heart. As fully human, he could not have been immune from the question. He cried, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Surely, in his misery, He may have been tempted to ask, “If I am the Son of God…then, why?” But in His final moments, the divine nature took over “Today, you will be with me in Paradise”. “Father, into your hands, I commit my Spirit”.
Satan often visits whenever our experiences conflict with our position. At such times, he will try to question our identity like he did with Jesus in the wilderness and on the cross. How should we react in such times? First, remember, we are the Sons of God! Second, understand that even though we are the Sons of God we will go through hard times. Third, wait for God. If He doesn’t come blazing with angels to save you, he knows why. If God has spoken and it appears it is not happening, stay clam. When situations question God’s love for you, don’t give up. When men ask, “If you are the Son of God…” stay calm.
I do not know what you are facing. 2014 may have been tough. You wonder what 2015 will bring. One thing I know “this son of man is the son of God”. You may be going through difficulties and the words “If I am the Son…” keep ringing and it is getting to you. And you are thinking “Why have you forsaken me”. Remember this same Jesus who was taunted on the cross. When he won the battle on the cross, when he had committed his Spirit unto the Father, He “stripped all the spiritual tyrants in the universe of their sham authority at the Cross and marched them naked through the streets”. Child of God, victory is on its way!
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