My greatest Christmas presents and memories pale beside God’s greatest gift to the world. Jesus is the best thing that ever happened to me, for by His sacrifice on the cross is my salvation.
John 3:16-18 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
God’s gift was wrapped in love. It reaches to all humanity, to "Whosoever" will believe. You are in that world. We go to a hill called Calvary and see Jesus agonizing on the cruel cross, a sacrifice for the sins of mankind.
Jesus had the tenderest heart that ever beat in any human body, but there came from Him the most serious warnings about a terrible hell. He didn’t want anybody to perish in that place, so He died for the sins of the world. Only believe on Jesus.
God calls on us to trust His Son for eternal salvation. Have you done that?
Saturday, December 12, 2015
Friday, December 11, 2015
When Jesus Came
Luke 2:10-11 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
The Jewel of Heaven made His entrance into this world robed in flesh as a man, just as God promised. His virgin birth forever changed humanity. He came to provide salvation for the world.
Mary wrapped Him in swaddling clothes---strips of cloth that were commonly used at death. Just moments after His birth the cross was already in view. We can’t celebrate Christmas without considering Calvary.
The birth of Jesus ought to stir us because He came to Redeem those who believe on Him. He came to give believers eternal life. He came to give them the glorious privilege of knowing Him intimately.
As we ponder His birth, life, death, and Resurrection, it ought to bring us to our feet in praise and adoration.
The Jewel of Heaven made His entrance into this world robed in flesh as a man, just as God promised. His virgin birth forever changed humanity. He came to provide salvation for the world.
Mary wrapped Him in swaddling clothes---strips of cloth that were commonly used at death. Just moments after His birth the cross was already in view. We can’t celebrate Christmas without considering Calvary.
The birth of Jesus ought to stir us because He came to Redeem those who believe on Him. He came to give believers eternal life. He came to give them the glorious privilege of knowing Him intimately.
As we ponder His birth, life, death, and Resurrection, it ought to bring us to our feet in praise and adoration.
Thursday, December 10, 2015
God's Purpose For Our Lives
Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
There’s so much we don’t know, but believers can know that their lives are in the hands of God. We may not always feel it, but what we feel is not the test of what we know. We may not know how or why, but God’s works often remain a mystery.
All things work together for good “to them that love God.” Only those who are saved (born again) truly love God. If a believer is convinced that God is the all-wise, all-loving, all-powerful God of the universe, then he/she can humbly accept all that He puts in their lives.
God has a purpose for each believer. All things also work together for good to them who allow God to fulfill His purpose in their lives. God's purpose is for us to be conformed to the image of His Son.
There’s so much we don’t know, but believers can know that their lives are in the hands of God. We may not always feel it, but what we feel is not the test of what we know. We may not know how or why, but God’s works often remain a mystery.
All things work together for good “to them that love God.” Only those who are saved (born again) truly love God. If a believer is convinced that God is the all-wise, all-loving, all-powerful God of the universe, then he/she can humbly accept all that He puts in their lives.
God has a purpose for each believer. All things also work together for good to them who allow God to fulfill His purpose in their lives. God's purpose is for us to be conformed to the image of His Son.
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Our Greatest Need
The night God became flesh and walked among men ranks as one of the greatest moments in human history. It was a night of tremendous miracles and great blessings. It was the night when Jesus came to die.
Luke 2:10,11 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent an educator. If our greatest need had been technology, God would have sent a scientist.
If our greatest need had been money, God would have sent an economist. If our greatest need had been pleasure, God would have sent an entertainer.
If our greatest need had been military, God would have sent a soldier. If our greatest need had been for justice, God would have sent a judge.
But our greatest need was forgiveness and redemption and God sent a Savior!
Luke 2:10,11 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent an educator. If our greatest need had been technology, God would have sent a scientist.
If our greatest need had been money, God would have sent an economist. If our greatest need had been pleasure, God would have sent an entertainer.
If our greatest need had been military, God would have sent a soldier. If our greatest need had been for justice, God would have sent a judge.
But our greatest need was forgiveness and redemption and God sent a Savior!
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