Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no
other name
under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.
Acts 4:12
On
this Christmas Eve are you busy making the final preparations for tomorrow?
Perhaps like me, the time for preparation has come to an end, and family will
be gathering soon. What are your plans for today, and how prominent is Jesus in
those plans? How have you determined to give Jesus the central place that He
deserves?
Two
thousand years ago, the angel Gabriel proclaimed the greatest news ever given.
He appeared to Mary, announcing that she would bear the Messiah, the Son of the
Most High. Immanuel would come. God would dwell among men. What an amazing
event! Mary responded to Gabriel, How
will this be…since I am a virgin? (Luke 1:34). Mary’s question revealed her
lack of understanding; but at the same time, it revealed her belief that God’s
Word would be fulfilled. Mary heard the good news and believed!
Like
Gabriel, you and I have great news to share. Jesus, the promised Messiah, has
come, and He offers eternal life to all who believe in Him. There are many who
need to hear this news of hope through Jesus Christ. Some who hear the news of
salvation will respond with faith. Others will respond with doubt or even
rejection. But the response of man does not change the reality of God’s truth.
Salvation is found through faith in Jesus Christ alone.
And
so, as you go throughout your day, regardless of your activity, will you
determine to give Jesus a prominent place in your thoughts and words? Will you
purposefully praise Him who set aside His glory and came to dwell among men,
that men might forever dwell with God.
Who
needs to hear that the Messiah has come? Will you step into Gabriel’s shoes
today and be God messenger of great news?
Lord Jesus, open our
mouths today to declare Your praise and salvation. We ask for grace upon those
who hear, that they would be saved. All glory to You! Amen!
Jan Burkhart
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