The world has been a dark place since sin entered into it when Adam ate from the tree that God told him not to eat from. Our world is full of sin and it is passing away. We know that the wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23). The gift of God, however, is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
We are fast approaching Christmas when we believers celebrate the first coming of Jesus Christ as a baby placed in a manger. God so loved the world that He sent His Son, Jesus, on a rescue mission to save us from our sins and the penalty that our sin brings (John 3:16).
Isaiah the prophet spoke about the great hope that was to come into the world. That great hope is found in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Isaiah 9:2-7 (NLT)
2 The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine.
3 You will enlarge the nation of Israel, and its people will rejoice. They will rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest and like warriors dividing the plunder.
4 For you will break the yoke of their slavery and lift the heavy burden from their shoulders. You will break the oppressor’s rod, just as you did when you destroyed the army of Midian.
5 The boots of the warrior and the uniforms bloodstained by war will all be burned. They will be fuel for the fire.
6 For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 His government and its peace will never end. He will rule with fairness and justice from the throne of his ancestor David for all eternity. The passionate commitment of the LORD of Heaven’s Armies will make this happen!
We have all sinned and we have all fallen short of God's standards. There is not one of us that can make our selves right with God by our good works. We are all deserving of being placed in hell for all eternity and out of the presence of God who is Holy.
Thankfully God made a way for you and I to be saved from our sins by sending His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to this earth. When we think of the coming of Jesus Christ at Christmas we must also remember what He did for us on the Cross as well. We should also remember that He will One Day come again as the King of kings and the Lord of lords at His Second Coming when He brings the Kingdom of God to the earth in full completion.
The Lord Jesus was born to die for us so we can live with Him for all eternity. Jesus came to shine the light of hope in our dark world. Let's prepare our hearts this Christmas season and give thanks to God for the blessed hope that we have in Jesus Christ.
Lord,
We praise Your Name.
Thank You for the hope we have in Jesus Christ.
Help us to tell others of the hope we have in You.
In Jesus Name we pray,
Amen.
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