WHY CHRISTMAS?

Dear Beloved, WHY CHRISTMAS? “And [Mary] will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins" (Matthew 1:21 NKJV). The Christmas season is here. It is the most popular and most festive of all seasons. Companies and other institutions celebrate the season in a grand style. Kids always long for the season because of its merriment, especially the visit to “Santa Claus” – who gives them gifts. Many people send greeting cards and gifts to their loved ones. Nevertheless, why Christmas? Why celebrate it? Christmas commemorates the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ in a manger in Bethlehem some two thousand years ago. What made Jesus who is in very nature God became like us? What made Him appear like an ordinary person? The Bible unveils at least eight reasons. Jesus Christ came to the world for many reasons. One, He came to save people from their sins (Matthew 1:21; John 1:29). Two, He came to call sinners to repentance (Matthew 9:12, 13; Mark 2:17; Luke 5:32; 1 Timothy 1:15) and save the lost (Matthew 18:11; Luke 9:55; 19:10; John 3:17). Three, why some people thought that He came to abolish the Old Testament laws, He actually came to fulfill them (Matthew 5:17). Four, His coming to the world physically is to set people free from the darkness (John 12:46). Five, He came to preach the gospel (Mark 1:38) and bear witness to the truth (John 18:37). Lastly, He came to the world to do the will of God (John 6:38). From the above points, Jesus Christ came to restore us to God. What about you? Have you come to God? Have you accepted Him as your personal Savior and Lord? Celebrating Christmas is meaningless if you have not accepted Jesus Christ into your life. The purpose of Christmas is the eternal salvation of you and me. Let this historic season fulfill that purpose in your life. In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray that the purpose of the first coming of Jesus Christ to the world will be fulfilled in your life.