God bless all, and may this sermon bring some closer to the real meaning of Christmas.
Although we don’t really know the exact date of the birth of Christ we can celebrate His birth. This birth is the open reconciliation with God. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Jesus was born to give mankind a way to have a clean slate before God Almighty. His coming into the world was the beginning of grace for all who will receive Him. It doesn’t matter the past each of us has had. It doesn’t matter what our sins was or are now. His birth has allowed each person on this earth the opportunity to be forgiven, cleansed and made perfect in the sight of God. His birth wasn’t just an occurrence, but instead a celebration.
Luke 2 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And [a]behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. 10 Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. 11 For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a [b]manger.”
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying:
14 “Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace, goodwill[c] toward men!”
15 So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger. 17 Now when they had seen Him, they made [d]widely known the saying which was told them concerning this Child. 18 And all those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19 But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them.
As you can clearly see, even the angels of heaven rejoiced at the birth of our savior, and the fullness of God He has brought before man. No matter how anyone receives this message, praise and glory to God must be given for this great action of the Lord, just for us.
This child of Mary’s, the Holy Son of God came as a sacrifice for mankind that we , through Him can be saved. Praise God all you people and may His glory shine on each of you. I don’t have an issue with us celebrating His birth at this time of year because, the old year is dying and a new one is coming with all the promise of a better year. SAs with the birth of our Lord, the old man is dead and a new one is born.
Isaiah 23:19 Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.
2 Corinthians 5:17 Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.
So to end this message, remember what the Lord has done, how He brought into the world a living sacrifice for you and me. Forgiveness for our sins, peace of mind knowing He has washed us clean and provided us with a new life. Let us live it in love as we are loved by Him. God has shown His love by this birth.
Let all who hear this praise God and glorify His Holy name. Amen
Isaiah 9:6