Revelation 1.17 - Baby-Sized Jesus

Revelation 1.17 - Baby-Sized Jesus

In churches with statues of Jesus He appears most often in two positions, in a cradle or on a cross. Both poses express vital Gospel-truths. But neither perspective captures His fullness. For this reason some people have a problem with any attempts to depict Him.  There is not enough canvas, pixels, or marble in the whole world to adequately capture His enormity.  The clearest ‘picture’ of Jesus in His present state of glory is recorded by the Apostle John in Revelation 1. John strings together Old Testament images that are fulfilled in Him. Upon seeing our Lord in such heavenly glory John writes, “When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead…” (Revelation 1.17).  So come again to His manger this Advent, wonder at our Creator God who became a helpless child! But realize that Christmas morning is just one glimpse of His infinite glory.