Love Incarnate: The Christmas Story of God's Unconditional Love
From Manger to Cross: God's Ultimate Solution for Humanity
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:10–11.
The Christmas story is a story of great news, good tidings, and the gospel. The news is that a Savior is born.
Someone was coming to rescue all of us, to give the world life and hope. When the angels announced the message, the shepherds were afraid, but they heard the announcement: "Don't be afraid; help is on the way."
That help comes from the great 'I am,’' a title God uses to reveal His eternal and unchanging nature. Beside Him, there is no savior. He is the only one who can save.
Jesus came as the "Savior of the world" (I John 4:14). He wants all to be rescued and to know the Father through Him.
Jesus is God who came in human flesh born with us, like us among us, to rescue us and save us from our sins. Matthew 1:21.
We have all sinned, failed, and messed up. It's something we all know in our hearts. We wish we could change some things in the past. Don't let pride hinder you from admitting you need this Savior.
God made Jesus sin for us so that we could become the righteousness of God in Christ. II Corinthians 5:21.
God's love for you is limitless and unconditional from the very beginning. He loves you just as you are. His love is such that He refuses to leave you to face your struggles alone. He comes to us with the ultimate solution: rescue and salvation.
Even when we turned away from God, He never turned away from us. His presence is constant, a comforting assurance that we are never alone on our journey.
As you celebrate Christmas, remember that it is the story of God's deep love for you. It is God becoming man, understanding you, feeling your pain, and hurting with you. You are not alone; God completely understands and values you.
Interesting Quotes
"Once in our world, a stable had something in it that was bigger than our whole world"
C.S. Lewis
"You can never truly enjoy Christmas until you have received God's Christmas gift"
John R. Rice
Bible Verses
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: And the government shall be upon his shoulder: And his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, Upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, To order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice From henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this. Isaiah 9:6–7.
Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily. 20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. 21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. 22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, 23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. 24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: 25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS. Matthew 1:18–25.
Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, Good will toward men. Luke 2:14.
And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. John 1:14.