People flock to celebrities. They admire those who are constantly in the spotlight, actors, entertainers and athletes. Some celebrities prove to be men and women of character, but far too many let fame go to their heads. Their lifestyles don’t deserve to be celebrated. However, one man stands head and shoulders above all the famous people throughout all human history. This man, Jesus, is far more than a celebrity. In fact, He’s far more than a mere man. He’s God in the flesh, our Saviour and our Lord.
In order to understand who Jesus really is, we must begin with His deity. Jesus is eternal God, one with the Father and the Holy Spirit. In John 10.30 Jesus said, “I and the Father are one.” Jesus claimed to be God. The apostle Paul confirmed this claim in Titus 2.13 where he wrote that we are waiting for “the glorious appearing of our great God and Saviour, Jesus Christ.” Jesus is God. He’s existed from eternity past. He created the universe. Colossians 1.16 says, “For by him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible.” Jesus was no ordinary man. He is God.
In addition to his deity, Jesus' unique humanity sets Him apart from all others. Jesus became a human being in a miraculous and mysterious act called the Incarnation. John 1.14 tells us, “The Word,” that is, the divine Son of God, “became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” Jesus became a man in time and space. He lived among us. He worked and ate and slept. He experienced the fullness of human existence. During His earthly life Jesus healed the sick and helped the needy. He taught hungry hearts and pointed us to real, eternal life.
Jesus is God who became a man. But as a man Jesus never sinned, not once. He was the perfect human and therefore became the perfect sacrifice for our sins. Hebrews 4.15 reminds us, “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathise with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are, yet was without sin.” Jesus is the sinless Saviour, God in the flesh.
As our sinless Saviour, Jesus took our sins on Himself when He died on the cross. “He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins,” as 1 John 2.2 says. Jesus died for our sins on the cross, but He rose from the dead to give us life. Those who trust in Jesus receive His free gift of eternal life. That’s why Jesus stands out in our world. That’s why Jesus stands out in our hearts. Why not commit your heart to Jesus today? He’s eager to share His life with you.
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