Born to Die

Luke 2:10-11 AMP But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will come to all people. For to you this day in the town of David a Savior, Who is Christ (the Messiah) the Lord!" John 3:16-18 AMP For God so greatly loved and dearly prized the world that He [even] gave up His only begotten (unique) Son, so that whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have eternal (everlasting) life. For God did not send the Son into the world in order to judge (to reject, to condemn, to pass sentence on) the world, but that the world might find salvation and be made safe and sound through Him. He who believes [clings to, trusts in, relies on Him] is not judged [he who trusts in Him never comes up for judgement; for him there is no rejection, no condemnation-- he incurs no damnation]; but he who does not believe (cleave to, rely on, trust in Him) because he has not believed and trusted in the name of the only begotten Son of God. [He is condemned for refusing to let his trust rest in Christ's name.]

A child was born in Bethlehem, and a great star shone brightly announcing His birth! Wrapped in swaddling clothes, born in a barn because there was no room for Him at the inn. This child, destined to bear the burden of the cross, came into our world for the purpose of bridging the gap between us and God. He opened the doors for us to freely come into the presence of God and make our petitions known to our Father.

We are celebrating the Christmas season right now... celebrating the birth of Jesus our Savior!!! He came into our world as a child, grew in the grace and wisdom of His Father, and then died the horrid death upon the cross.... This child that Mary gave birth to was born to die!!! The sole purpose of His birth was to bridge the gap between man and God on last time so that millions will be saved!

I have heard that song recently- Mary did you know?- and wondered if she ever realized that the child she loved, kissed, and touched was born to die for everyone? I wonder if she truly realized the impact the birth of Jesus would have on eternity! There was nothing glamorous about the birth... Unless you count the star that was glowing day and night to announce His birth. His visitors included the lowly shepherds and the noble wise men! When Jesus was two years old, His family fled to Egypt to get away from the King who wanted to kill Him.

Praise God that we can celebrate His birth... Praise God that we have the freedom to speak in His authority without fear of persecution! Praise God that this child came into the world in order that we may have grace and freedom to come boldly into God's presence. Thank God for salvation--- it is free, a gift.... all we need to do is to accept this gift and then live our lives dedicated to our Father.

Father, I just praise You for the birth and life of Your Son. I just praise You that through Jesus we can freely come into Your presence and be transformed into the glory of Christ. Lord, move in our country and draw the hearts of man towards You. Guide us and protect us until Your kingdom comes. Move in our hearts until our hearts beat as one with Yours. We claim Your peace to fill our hearts from this day on... and for those who do not know You, touch them so that their hearts will hear You speak to them. In Jesus name amen!