Monthly Archives: December 2019

Christmas 2019 is just around the corner. Already, there are decorations; lights; trees; carols; shopping; presents; family; and somewhere in the midst of all that, the birth of Jesus. Over 2,000 years ago, although the exact year and day are uncertain, this Jesus was born of a virgin in a remote, humble stable in Bethlehem. Bethlehem was the prophesied lineage and birthplace for the Messiah whose birth to Mary was signaled by a star in the heavens and incredible news that was proclaimed by the angels to shepherds:

“And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you; you will find a baby wrapped in    swaddling cloths and lying in a manger” (Luke 2:10 – 12).

Just then, a multitude of the heavenly host joined that first messenger, praising God and saying:

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with  whom he is pleased!” When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us” (Luke 2:13 -15).

Right now, he wants to make known to you this same good news. “Christ, the Saviour was born!”

Why did Jesus come to earth? This a very crucial question because a wrong understanding of why Jesus came will take us in all sorts of wrong directions. For instance, if we believe Jesus came to teach morals, then we might think his life was about ethics; if he came to fix the environment, then his life might be viewed as being about trees and plants, and greenhouse gases. If he came to model manners and good living, then we might think our Bible is like another one of those magazines that promote good manners.

We all know that was not why Jesus came to earth. The Bible tells us that He came to save his people from their sins (Mathew 1:21), and the wages of those sins – death (Romans 6:23). He came “to seek and to save the lost” (Luke 19:10). This is the reason for the season – to seek and to save the lost”. “The lost”, a term that means the same thing as “sinners”, are called many different things in the Bible.

In Romans 5, they are identified by several different words that all teach the same idea: ““For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person–though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die– but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us … More than that, we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation” (Romans 5: 6 -8, 10)

On the cross, Jesus Christ provided the way of escape from death for people like Zacchaeus – a deceptive traitor and evil-doer; Saul – a Christian hater and murderer; John – a seeker of God; and YOU – in whatever category you fit; with whatever sins you have committed (past and present); in whatever shape you’re in; and with whatever baggage you’re carrying.

So, why won’t you ask Him to save you? Perhaps, you think you don’t need saving? Well, the Bible says the opposite – you do, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. However, you must act now. Right now. For God has appointed a day when His Son will come back to the earth, only, He will not return in the same fashion as His first coming.

This time, He will bring with Him all His glory; all His angels; all His power; in all His splendour and majesty. When He comes this second time, it will not be to call men to believe in Him for salvation. He is doing that work right now! No, when He comes this second time it will be for the purpose of judgment – to give to every man a reward.

Why don’t you turn to Him now? Repent now and be saved.

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