"Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift." 2 Corinthians 9:15 NIV
It is a short verse, only 8 words long. Why does Paul call Jesus "indescribable?" What kind of gift would it have to be called "indescribable?" Is it something that you’ve wanted all your life? Is it a gift that carries a lot of emotional feelings with it? Would it be a gift that you cared so little about that you wouldn’t even bother to find words to try to describe it? Would this make it an indescribable gift? Paul says that we can’t. Words aren’t adequate.
Paul calls Jesus "indescribable" because of His nature. How do you describe Jesus? What words would you choose? How do you describe a baby born of a virgin? How do you describe God in flesh, walking upon our earth & reaching out to the hurting masses of humanity? How do you describe God who has all knowledge and all powerful? How do you describe the Eternal and King of Kings? Many of the wisest men in the world have tried to describe Jesus but could not.
Paul called Jesus "indescribable" because of His purpose in coming to earth. John says for God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son......(John 3:16); How do you describe that? How do you put into words what God accomplished when He sent His only begotten Son into the world just because of you? I know there may be other reasons but I strongly believe that Jesus, God’s gift, is indescribable. He doesn’t owe us anything, yet He paid for everything; what an Indescribable God we serve.
Further Scripture Study: John 3:16-17
Declare This: Dear God, thank You for sending Your Only Son to die for me. What a precious gift beyond description. I am forever grateful to You in Jesus name Amen.
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