“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” John 10:10 NIV
It’s Christmas time again. During that last minute rush to get everyone a present, the last minute packing for your vacation, the last minute preparations for that bar barque you are planning, have you even asked yourself “Why on earth did Jesus come?” As the retail sector is cashing in by commercialising this important holiday, spare a moment to think about the real meaning of Christmas.
Well the opening scripture spells it out clearly. Yes, Jesus came to give us life. Remember that after the fall of Adam in the Garden of Eden, man was condemned to death. The Bible says that we have all sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God. (Ref: Romans 3:23) However that is not the end of the story for us because the angel who spoke to Joseph in a dream (Matthew1:20-21) made it clear that Jesus came to save his people of their sins. Hence by our believing in Him we no longer perish but have eternal life. (Ref John 3:16)
As you celebrate Christmas this year, have the Saviour in mind. Merry Christmas and Stay Blessed.
"And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples,which are not written in this book." John 20: 30
The Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) are filled with various extra-ordinary things Jesus did during his walk on earth. The Bible makes it clear that these are not the only miracles Jesus performed,for, "...if they should be written everyone, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written." John 21:25
However,these miracles were written so that by believing,we may have life through Jesus. Ref John 20:31. Also remember, Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever (Hebrews 11:8) therefore miracles can still take place today.
Do you need a miracle? Get to God's Word, as you read about what Jesus did, your faith is stirred making it a conducive environment for your miracle to take place. Always remember the Words of the Master to the woman with the issue of blood (Matthew 9:22) or the blind beggar( Luke 18:42) or one of the ten lepers (Luke17:19) : THY FAITH HATH MADE THEE WHOLE!
Stay blessed
“Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene…”Mark 16:9
“The Passion of Christ” a movie directed by world renowned Mel Gibson, is a depiction of the last twelve hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, on the day of his crucifixion in Jerusalem. But the story does not end there.
The Bible lets us know that on the third day Jesus rose again. He was seen walking about in the streets of Jerusalem. Then, “while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.” Acts 1:9 . Where did He go? Ephesians 1: 21-23 explains that God set Him at His own right hand in the heavenly places, far above all principalities and powers, and has put all things under his feet!
Yes, all things (the challenges, problems, sickness, lack, etc.) are under his feet. All the principalities and powers are way below him! That alone is great. But even better, we are seated TOGETHER in heavenly places in Christ Jesus. (ref Eph2:4-7) which means that you are also above all principalities and powers and all things are under your feet.
Stop living life in fear. The devil is a defeated foe. Christ brought us the victory through his resurrection. Live above the situations you face!
Stay blessed
“…It is finished..”John19: 30
The Easter Holiday is coming up. Yes the much awaited holiday. Plans have been made to drive to the rural areas, fly to a lovely holiday resort, host your traditional BBQ or just spend the weekend indoors, resting. All that is not bad but have you taken some time to just think about the true meaning of Easter.
Jesus came, as a representation of the sacrificial lamb to take away the sins of the world. He was wounded for our transgressions and bruised for our iniquities. (Ref Isaiah53:5) The sin of the world was upon Him, yet He was without sin and blameless. He was the final sacrifice. We no longer have to sacrifice animals to make atonement for our sins like they used to do in the Old Testament days. Jesus has done this once and for all.
The Bible says in John 3:16, “God loved the world, that He gave His only Son that whoever believes should not perish…” You value something based on its price. Hence in this case Jesus (God’s one and only Son) was the price paid for my redemption, that must mean God places a great value on me. So, no longer do I walk about as a good-for-nothing-nobody because I am important to God.
In conclusion, 1John 4:10 says that, “Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” Notice something, I did not have to do anything to deserve this Kind of love from the Father, after all, I was a sinner, yet God still paid the price for me. That’s the reason I celebrate.
Stay Blessed
