Paradoxically Speaking...

A paradox is a mystery wrapped in an enigma. Or something like that.
It makes my brain hurt until I open my dictionary and unravel each word.

Paradox - a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.

Mystery - anything that is kept secret or remains unexplained or unknown.

Enigma - a puzzling or inexplicable occurrence.

God came down to earth in the likeness of human flesh to save us from our sin.
Absurd!
Preposterous!

WHY?

I cannot understand.

But this I know:
Only a perfect love would sacrifice dignity, power, and glory for anyone, much less an enemy. Like me. Sinful me.

Only a wise God could see that a solution to sin’s corruption would only be found in His perfection.

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Only a faithful God would write Himself in history from the beginning and never exit until the fullness of His Story has come to pass.

Only a gracious and merciful Creator would freely offer salvation through His own Son to ANYone who would believe and receive it. 

You don't have to understand.
Just raise your hands and receive. 

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