“But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:” II Timothy 1:10
At Christmas we celebrate Christ’s birth but in essence we should celebrate the REASON for His birth. He was born…to die…for the sins of mankind!
Why is this significant? For one thing, it means we now have the opportunity to accept His death and have eternal life. For another, He is God! He left heaven, humbling Himself as a Babe and being raised by human parents. But, why? To then die a horrible death on the cross just to save ME, to save YOU, from eternal damnation!
I’d say that’s an amazing reason to celebrate the birth of our Savior.
Christmas is so much more than gifts, decorations and family traditions. Christmas is a time to show the world why He came!
On the night Christ was born
Just before break of morn
As the stars in the sky were fading
O’er the place where He lay
Fell a shadow cold and gray
Of a cross that would humble a King.
Born to die upon Calv’ry
Jesus suffered my sin to forgive
Born to die upon Calv’ry
He was wounded that I might live.
This is a beautiful song and one that has rich words showing us why He was born. The joy I have is knowing that Christ died for me! He lives for me. My eternity is secure in Him. Hallelujah!!
Enjoy Ron Hamilton singing this beautiful song he wrote about why Jesus came. I love the words of this song so listen closely to them. Understand why He came to earth through this powerful verse.
“For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.” Romans 5:10