What a God!

GIVE AGAIN!
Terry R. Baughman

“Without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory” (1 Timothy 3:16 NKJ).

The birth of Christ was the most important event of history. Not many knew about His arrival. Not many noticed His humble beginnings, outside of a small town, in an out-of-the-way shelter. However, this was the moment upon which all of history hinges. For centuries it was to pivotal point of time: Before His coming (B.C.), or after His appearance, (Anno Domini) (A.D.), in the year of our Lord.

Before the birth of Jesus, He was called Immanuel by the Prophet Isaiah who declared the coming One to be God with Us! (See Isaiah 7:14.) This is the most incredible revelation. Jesus was God among us, revealed in flesh, living with us, becoming one of us, while still maintaining His powerful deity and reigning in the heavenly sphere. In this role He was called the Son of God while He remained the Lord of Glory!

The Gift of Christmas changes everything. God made the ultimate sacrifice to provide salvation for our sins, “God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16 NKJ). Because He came, born in Bethlehem, we have hope!

Joy to the world, the Lord has come! A Savior was born, peace and goodwill was promised. All Jesus came to accomplish has been done and continues to this day. His Kingdom has no end. What a God!



Theme passage:
“… how much greater will God’s grace and his gracious gift of acceptance overflow to many because of what one man, Jesus, the Messiah, did for us!” (Roman 5:15 TPT).