COME LET US ADORE HIM

This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about : His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”)- Matthew 1:18-23

Let’s be reminded of the real story of Christmas.

Jesus Christ was born in the humblest of settings – yet heaven filled with the song of the angels.

His birthplace was a cattle shed – yet a star brought princes 2000 miles to worship Him.

Born contrary to the laws of life (His mother was a virgin) – His death was contrary to its laws (He rose from death after His merciless decease).

He had no cornfields or fisheries – yet spread a table for 5000 and had bread & fish to spare.

He strolled on no expensive carpet – yet walked on water and it supported Him.

His crucifixion was the crime of crimes – yet no less a price could make possible our redemption

When He died, relatively few people mourned – but God hung something over the sun

Those who crucified Him didn’t tremble – yet the earth shook under them at what they had done

Sin never touched Him – corruption could not get hold of His body.

For three years He preached the Gospel, wrote no book, built no church, had no money to back Him – yet, after c. 2000 years, He is still the One central character in human history.

He is the perpetual theme of all preaching.

He is the pivot around which history revolves.

He is the only Redeemer of the human race

Come let us adore Him – Christ the Lord!

PRAYER

May the love of the Lord Jesus draw us to Himself.

May the power of the Lord Jesus strengthen us in His service.

May the joy of the Lord Jesus fill our souls.

May the blessing of God Almighty, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit be with us all, and stay with us and with those whom we love this day, and every day.

Amen.

Pastor J. Ferguson

Music is David Phelps - "O Holy Night".  To listen click on the picture.