Articles by Desiring God Jesus Showed Up: The In-Person Visit of the Incarnation
Dec 24, 2025
David Mathis explores the profound significance of in-person visits, especially during Christmas. He reflects on Israel's long anticipation of God's divine visit, recounting promises from Genesis. The role of Moses as a foreshadowing figure of deliverance is discussed. Mathis highlights Gabriel's prophecies leading to Jesus, the ultimate visitation, and contrasts the responses from Jerusalem. The podcast beautifully illustrates Christ's humble incarnation and His mission of mercy, emphasizing the importance of in-person encounters.
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Presence Still Matters
- In-person presence still carries unique value in an increasingly remote world.
- David Mathis emphasizes Christmas as a reminder that showing up physically matters more than devices suggest.
Israel's Long-Awaited Visit
- Israel's long wait for God's visit included promise and rescue across generations.
- David Mathis recounts Genesis and Moses as historical examples of God visiting his people.
Visits Demonstrate Care
- Biblical visits (like Moses) showed God's care by bringing rescue and deliverance.
- Mathis connects prophetic expectation to the coming of Christ as a deeper, longed-for visitation.
