As I was celebrating the Lord’s Supper and thoughts were on the meaning of the body as bread. I often go to Philippians 2 at this point.
How did the perception of Jesus change when He limited Himself to a human body? Did it seem dull to Him or did He simply find a new level of beauty? There are parallels in our human experience.
Compare a fine color photograph to the genius of an Ansel Adams. He is famous for his black and white photographs. When it comes to color, they are lacking, but they are considered classic works of art.
I have noticed that a master musician can take a mediocre instrument and make it sound like it is worth a million. The genius is in the skill of the being not the wood of the violin. And consider how a mediocre magician and the best might use the same materials and get totally different results. I won’t even ask you if you would prefer my wife’s creations to mine even though they are made in the same kitchen.
Think of reports of the sense of hearing improving when sight is lost.
When I think of what it was like for Jesus to take the form of man I also think about what it will be like for us after the resurrection when we put on the uncorrupted and begin to see things the way God intended. I can’t even imagine what full color vision is like. I have never seen the world through two good eyes. I could go on but you have your own limitations to deal with.
Someday.
homo unius libri
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