I would like to
introduce you to my best friend. He was born on the poor side of town, the only
natural son of his father, with several half-brothers and sisters, who did not
respect or admire him. In fact, he only had a few friends and most people
ignored or despised him.
He was actually
conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of a virgin. He lived in poverty, and
had no distinguishing characteristics or major accomplishments in his early
years. Yet, as a boy, he stunned theologians with his spiritual knowledge and
wisdom.
Initially, he was
rich; yet for our sakes, he became poor. He slept in another man's stable, rode
another man's donkey, and was buried in another man's grave. He became the Son
of Man, so that we might become the Children of God.
As a man, he
changed the world. He healed without medicine, and fed thousands from one boy's
lunch - not once, but twice. Even demons obey him, and he gave life back to some
who were already dead. He ruled over natural atmospheric elements and even
quieted the raging sea.
As an adult, he
was falsely accused, jailed and sentenced to death for a crime he did not
commit. By His suffering and death, He completely paid for the sins of all who
believe in him. He set us free from the certain judgment for our own choices,
and the eternal condemnation that we deserve.
Satan could not
stop him. The grave could not hold Him. He suffered the price of the evil of
the whole human race in both his body and soul. Having fully satisfied God's
perfect justice with his death, he conquered death for all of us, and he rose
to life three days later, just like he said he would.
If you ever told a
lie, if you ever had an insincere thought, if you ever felt lust for someone
other than your mate, you need what He has to offer you. For the last 2,000 years,
every man, woman and child has been confronted with the question of who He
really is: the Christ, the Son of the living God.
Thought for the
Day:
Now it is your
turn to recognize Him too. Would you like to meet my friend? I would love to
introduce you to Jesus Christ right now. Email me at: kathleenbrdly@gmail.com.
I care about you. God bless you, Kat Bradley
