The Passion of the Christ: Christ Who Was Knit Together - Christocentric (Psalm 139:13-16)

Imagine a quiet evening in a modest home on the outskirts of Nazareth, where the air is thick with the sweet aroma of baked bread and the soft glow of oil lamps flickers gently on the walls. In one of the rooms, a young woman named Mary sits with a humble smile, her hands resting on her belly as she feels the first gentle movements of her child—the child destined to change the world. In that moment, she is not just a mother; she is a vessel of the miraculous, cradling the very essence of God within her.

Psalm 139:13-16 speaks of how we are “fearfully and wonderfully made.” Picture the Creator Himself, the One who laid the foundations of the earth, knitting together this child in the womb of Mary. Each small movement, each heartbeat, is a testament to the profound mystery of the Incarnation—the Creator becoming created. The One who wove the galaxies and the intricate patterns of the universe now finds Himself in the vulnerable form of a baby, fully human. His humanity was not a mere facade; it was real and raw, complete and beautiful.

As we reflect on this divine act, let us remember that in Christ, our humanity is woven into His. We are not just a collection of biological parts, but masterpieces crafted by the Hands that made the stars. The Wonderful One has taken our nature, and through Him, we find our true identity. We are wonderfully made because the Wonderful One has chosen to knit our lives together with His. As we embrace this truth, we discover that we belong to Him, and in Him, we find our deepest sense of worth, identity, and belonging. Lean into this glorious reality; in Christ, we are fearfully and wonderfully made, united in His love and grace.