Merry Christmas! Today we celebrate the birth of our Savior...the day that God sent His only son into the world to die for our sins (John 3:16). Why is that so important? Heaven is a perfect place, and none of us are perfect (Romans 3:23), so none of us deserve to go there (Romans 6:23a). This child's future death on the cross is our only hope for salvation (John 14:6). We can't do it by our good works (Ephesians 2:8), it is a gift from our loving God (Romans 6:23b). So as you reflect on the birth of Christ this year, remember that His birth was followed by His death so that you might have eternal life through a personal relationship with Him. A far better gift than those discussed on Tuesday's post! So what child was this...a child that would not only change lives but change eternity!
And as I have been reflecting on the Christmas story this year, I've noticed how backwards we are in our culture today. The Magi traveled many miles (possibly 1,000's) and responded to the Christ Child with joy, worship, and gifts. Today, people expect God to look for them, explain Himself, prove who He is, and give us gifts. He has already given us the greatest gift of all --- shouldn't our response be more like that of the Magi?
Enjoy your celebration of the birth of our Savior!
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Amen !!!!
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