Thursday, December 22, 2011

Christmas 3

“Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.”

We’ve heard the words with every passing Christmas. They’ve become so woven into the fabric of celebration as to be no more than a whisper. Yet, it is quite possible that greater, more important words have never been spoken.

Jesus Christ was God in flesh and blood living as a man among men. We heard His voice; saw His tears and felt His touch. He healed blind eyes and crippled legs. He broke the bonds of sin and demonic possession then chased away the devil. Those that followed Him could reach out their hand and touch the Creator.

Unlike the gods of Rome, He didn’t come to satisfy some personal lust. He didn’t come to deliver great moral lessons like Buddha and Mohammad. He didn’t come to be served sacrifices to satisfy His appetite. He came to be the sacrifice. He came in the flesh to feel our pain. He came poor and lowly to toil with us. Through all the pain, toil and sacrifice, never a man spoke like this man. Even those who crucified Him confessed, “Truly this man was the Son of God.”

He is Emmanuel--God with us. He is with us still. That is what will are celebrating this Sunday.

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