God sent Jesus to join the human experience, which means to make a lot of mistakes. Jesus didn't arrive here knowing how to walk. He had fingers and toes, confusion, sexual feelings, crazy human internal processes. He had the same prejudices as the rest of his tribe: he had to learn that the Canaanite woman was a person. He had to suffer the hardships and tedium and setbacks of being a regular person. If he hadn't the incarnation would mean nothing.
In her book "Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith," Anne Lamott discusses the significance of Jesus's humanity. She emphasizes that Jesus experienced life just like any other human, facing confusion, emotional struggles, and societal biases. For instance, he had to learn about different people, such as understanding the Canaanite woman’s humanity, illustrating that he was not born with complete knowledge or divine insight but instead went through a process of growth and understanding.
This concept of Jesus embodying human experiences reinforces the idea that his incarnation was not merely a divine act but a meaningful engagement with the complexities of life. Lamott argues that if Jesus had not gone through the same challenges and mistakes we face, the essence of his incarnation would lack significance. His journey illustrates the importance of empathy and connection in understanding oneself and others, affirming the value of the human experience.
