36 God has dwelt on the earth—as one of the

God has dwelt on the earth—as one of the creatures!

"Will God indeed dwell on the earth?" 1 Kings 8:27

When we think . . .
of His greatness—and our insignificance;
of His holiness—and our impurity;
of His righteousness—and our vileness;
we may well ask this question!

Behold, the heaven—and the heaven of heavens—cannot contain Him!

"The Word became flesh—and made His dwelling among us!" Astonishing! God has dwelt on the earth—as one of the creatures! He dwelt on earth for more than thirty years—and did so, that we might dwell with Him in heaven forever.

Our God became a servant—that we might become His sons.

Our God obeyed the law—that we might be justified at His bar.

Our God purchased us with His own blood—and now dwells in us by His own Spirit.

O wonder of wonders!