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Immanuel-God with us

Jesus came and "Dwelt", made His home, 'Tabernacled', went camping, put skin on, became flesh; among us. I have been reading John 1: 1-2, 14 this week, and it has brought me to tears. "[ Prologue: Christ, the Eternal Word ] In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. He existed in the beginning with God. So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son." John 1:1-2, 14 NLT https://www.biblegateway.com/  Why would God do this?  Why would God leave His throne above, become human, and enter into our world?  The stories the the Bible about the Dad of the prodigal son and his brother come to mind.  A Father longing for His children. The story of the Leper who wondered if he was even worth it to heal. The Widows, and Orphans who were pushed out by society and b