The birth of Jesus Christ

Season greetings

Scripture reading: Isaiah 53

Worship song: Emmanuel

 

Meditation:

    While the exact date of Jesus's birth remains a subject of ongoing discussion among Bible scholars and historians, the precise time was not specified in the four canonical Gospels. This lack of a definitive date has led to centuries of debate, with various the with theories suggesting his birth might have occurred in August, May, June, or April. Although Jesus' precise birth date was not recorded, the core events of his life, crucifixion and miraculous resurrection stand as powerful truths in history. We know Jesus came to save and to call sinners to repentance. His blood was shed for the remission of our sins so we can have life and have it more abundantly. 

    We do know Jesus is the way, the truth, and the light; no one can come to the Father except through Him. He is our waymaker, our healer, our provider, and our miracle-working God. He is our burden bearer and the giver of life. He is our friend who sticks closer than a brother, our shepherd, our Lord, and our King. He is the only door to salvation, and we know He exists before time began. Do not turn Him away. Do not let this opportunity pass you by; He is just a prayer away.

Let us pray:

    Mighty God, I may not know your exact date of birth, but I do know all my sins are forgiven, and I am redeemed, bought with the price you paid. Almighty God, through your redemptive sacrifice, I am liberated from the dominion of sin and have become a joint heir with You in God's grace. Jehovah God, words cannot fully express the depth of my gratitude for your sacrificial death, which granted the remission of our sins. Lord, you endured a gruesome price for my sake, and for that, I am eternally grateful. I pray that my gratefulness for your sacrificial love, grace, and mercy will be reflected in my obedience to do your will. Mighty God, I trust and depend on you to keep me rooted and grounded, steadfast, and focused on you. Keep me near the cross, and do not let me slip into the coma of my sins. Thank you, Daddy Jesus, for nailing my sins on the cross. Thank you, Lord, for it is by your stripes that I am made whole, and it is your love that breaks the chain that bound me. Lord, I give thee thanks for renewed strength, peace, and the opportunity to reconcile and make right all my wrongs through Jesus Christ. Amen. 

Happy holiday. 💕🙏