He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high Hebrews 1:3
The Beauty of Jesus – Hebrews 1:3 (December 17)
We fill our homes with beautiful decorations and ornaments that are delicate and stunning. The beauty all around us during the Christmas season can even be a little overwhelming. However, all that beauty cannot even compare to the beauty of Jesus.
He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high Hebrews 1:3
Radiant Imprint
Jesus is holding the universe up with His Words. He is seated at the right hand of God the Father. Jesus is radiant. He is the image and embodiment of the Creator God. The nature of the all-powerful, all-knowing, infinitely loving, and forgiving, is imprinted on Jesus. All the glory and beauty of God is given an image in the person of Jesus.
Emmanuel
And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. Revelation 21:3
God dwelling with us – Emmanuel – in the person of Jesus. What a beautiful truth! What a beautiful Savior and King!
Behold Him
Your eyes will behold the king in his beauty;
they will see a land that stretches afar. Isaiah 33:17
This advent season, let’s be sure to behold His beauty rather than just the beautiful decorations and ornaments in our homes and communities.
Action Step:
As we see decorations, lights, and lovely ornaments, let them trigger a reminder to contemplate the beauty of Jesus, the very radiance and glory of God, coming to dwell with us and be among us. What are some aspects of the beauty of Jesus that you want to remember this season?
Prayer:
Dear God, Your Son is so beautiful and yet He came to dwell in our mess. Thank you for the beauty of Jesus this season. Help us not to focus on only the beautiful ornaments around us, but to focus on Jesus’ beauty. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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