Fully Human…

Jesus was fully human. When he was informed of John the Baptist’s death, He left in a boat to a remote area. The Bible doesn’t tell us any more details, but it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out why. He left to grieve the death of His cousin. He left to mourn the loss of the greatest prophet. His leaving shows His humanity. Sure, He could’ve just carried on with His mission, ignoring His feelings, knowing John was in Heaven, safe and secure, but He didn’t. This shows us the heart of God. When a true follower is persecuted, suffers, or dies, it affects God. When good is stifled by evil, God takes offense to that. He sees His creation being abused by the very people He created. He knows this is not how it is supposed to be, but allows it until the last person responds to His calling. In the mean time He grieves over every single sorrow created by the ill-effects of sin. Until we see things the way God sees them, we are not being fully human, in the manner in which we were created to be. Jesus was fully God, and fully human. It’s our duty as Christians to become more like Jesus. And that means viewing life like He did/does. If it doesn’t bother us when we see suffering, persecution, death, and sorrow, then that should show us we are not being fully human, and we still have a way to go in the sanctification process.

10 So John was beheaded in the prison, 11 and his head was brought on a tray and given to the girl, who took it to her mother. 12 Later, John’s disciples came for his body and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus what had happened. 13 As soon as Jesus heard the news, He left in a boat to a remote area to be alone. But the crowds heard where He was headed and followed on foot from many towns. 14 Jesus saw the huge crowd as He stepped from the boat, and He had compassion on them and healed their sick. Matthew 14:10-14