--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We are not called to embody Jesus…" description: "\"“We are not called to embody Jesus ourselves; He has already been incarnated and is still even now! No, we are not called to be Jesus; we are called to..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/410/hannah-anderson-28515_christian-living_we-are-not-called-to-embody-jesus-oursel_1736872.jpg" --- # We are not called to embody Jesus ourselves; He has… ![“We are not called to embody Jesus ourselves; He has already been incarnated and is still even now! No, we are not called to be Jesus; we are called to fall at His feet and worship Him. We are called to affirm that "the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of…” quote by Hannah Anderson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/410/hannah-anderson-28515_christian-living_we-are-not-called-to-embody-jesus-oursel_1736872.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/410/hannah-anderson-28515_christian-living_we-are-not-called-to-embody-jesus-oursel_1736872.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/410/hannah-anderson-28515_christian-living_we-are-not-called-to-embody-jesus-oursel_1736872.jpg) > ““We are not called to embody Jesus ourselves; He has already been incarnated and is still even now! No, we are not called to be Jesus; we are called to fall at His feet and worship Him. We are called to affirm that "the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth." \[John 1:14\] And it is through this worship, through recognizing His rightful place, that we are finally humbled. When we are consumed with God's glory, we forget to worry about our own. When our eyes are fixed on Him as the source of all goodness and truth and beauty, we accept that we are not. When we are enamored by His worth and majesty, we can stop being so enamored with ourselves. And fascinatingly, when we seek God's glory, we'll be able to appreciate it in the people around us. Instead of seeing them as threats to our own glory, we will see them as beautiful reflections of His.”” [Hannah Anderson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/hannah-anderson/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Encourages worshiping Christ rather than trying to embody Him, emphasizing humility, focus on divine glory, and seeing others as reflections of God. **In simple terms:** Worship,, not imitate Him. Key Takeaway Shift focus from self‑glorification to divine worship. Themes humility worship spiritual focus self‑transcendence community reflection Mood reverent thoughtful Type devotional theological When to use this quote - Church services - personal prayer - group fellowship - counseling - community service Key Concepts Theology spiritual formation psychology of humility Questions to Reflect On - How can you honor God while engaging in the world? - What does seeing others as God’s reflections change your relationships? 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