“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16.
This pivotal verse expresses succinctly what God’s ultimate plan was for humanity. He gave the world – all humanity and creation – His Son so that, in Him, all would have the opportunity to enjoy a loving relationship with God forever. The response from humanity was the opportunity to believe in His Son, Jesus. Yet, God, in sending His Son, knew what it would cost, because the debt of Sin demanded payment. So either all humanity suffered forever under the yoke of sin and death or the Perfect One without blemish or sin would pay the price with the shedding of His blood.
Even as an imperfect father, I can hardly imagine allowing one of my children to be sacrificed. I would rather die in their place. And I know that many of you feel the same way. With that said, I cannot imagine what our perfectly loving Father must have gone through to allow this plan to be implemented. Yet, this is exactly what God did, and that is the real reason that we should celebrate Christmas, and not just once each year, but all throughout the year! “For God so loved the world (that includes you and me!) that He gave…..” “For the Word of God became flesh and dwelt among us.” Jesus, the Word of God – the King of Kings and Lord of Lords – humbled Himself and came as the ultimate servant for all humanity and creation for all time, past, present, and future!
Questions to consider: Do you know how much God loves you? Try to imagine how much it cost God to allow His Son, Jesus, to come to pay the price for us and our sin.
Prayer: Father, You paid such an incredible price – Your most precious Son, Jesus – for us. You loved us in our flaws and unlovable state. Thank You! Amen.
As we celebrate Christmas with our families and friends, please take some time to thank God for the ultimate present, the incredible gift that He gave to each of us.
CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF JESUS!
This pivotal verse expresses succinctly what God’s ultimate plan was for humanity. He gave the world – all humanity and creation – His Son so that, in Him, all would have the opportunity to enjoy a loving relationship with God forever. The response from humanity was the opportunity to believe in His Son, Jesus. Yet, God, in sending His Son, knew what it would cost, because the debt of Sin demanded payment. So either all humanity suffered forever under the yoke of sin and death or the Perfect One without blemish or sin would pay the price with the shedding of His blood.
Even as an imperfect father, I can hardly imagine allowing one of my children to be sacrificed. I would rather die in their place. And I know that many of you feel the same way. With that said, I cannot imagine what our perfectly loving Father must have gone through to allow this plan to be implemented. Yet, this is exactly what God did, and that is the real reason that we should celebrate Christmas, and not just once each year, but all throughout the year! “For God so loved the world (that includes you and me!) that He gave…..” “For the Word of God became flesh and dwelt among us.” Jesus, the Word of God – the King of Kings and Lord of Lords – humbled Himself and came as the ultimate servant for all humanity and creation for all time, past, present, and future!
Questions to consider: Do you know how much God loves you? Try to imagine how much it cost God to allow His Son, Jesus, to come to pay the price for us and our sin.
Prayer: Father, You paid such an incredible price – Your most precious Son, Jesus – for us. You loved us in our flaws and unlovable state. Thank You! Amen.
As we celebrate Christmas with our families and friends, please take some time to thank God for the ultimate present, the incredible gift that He gave to each of us.
CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF JESUS!
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU!
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