"And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us..." John 1:14

We have just celebrated the birth of a baby whose birth, life and death changed the condition of mankind forever. Some will stop at His birth, but let me encourage you to share with those who do, some realities about Him.

This Baby had a multitude of prophesies given concerning Him:
Jesus speaking to the two disciples on the Emmaus road, "'Ought not the Christ to have suffered these things and to enter into His glory?'
And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself." Luke 24:26-27

This Baby was conceived miraculously:
The angel Gabriel speaking to Mary,
"And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus." Luke 1:31 In answer to Mary's question as to how that could be for she was a virgin, "And the angel answered and said to her, 'The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that the Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God.'" Vs. 35

This Baby's birth announcement came forth from heaven:
The angel to the shepherds in the field, "And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring good tidings of great joy.
For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.'" Luke 2:9-11

The news of the Baby's birth inspired the shepherds to leave their flocks untended to go see and on seeing to make known this news, "And they came in haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger. Now when they had seen Him, they made widely known the saying which was told them concerning the Child." Luke 2:16-17

When it was revealed to devout and just Simeon, by the Holy Spirit, that this Baby was the long waited for Consolation of Israel, "He took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said:
'LORD, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace, According to Your word; For my eyes have seen Your salvation Which You have prepared before the face of all peoples, A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory to Your people Israel.'" Luke 2:28-32

There is salvation only through Jesus Christ who first came to us as a baby:
"Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under haven given among men by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12

His grace is sufficient:
"But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved..."  Acts 15:11

Redemption and justification by His blood:
"Not with the blood of goats and calves, but with His own blood He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption."
Hebrews 9:12

"Much more then, having been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him." Romans 5:9

Salvation is possible for all people:
"For whoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." Romans 10:13

"The Lord is not slack concerning His promise...but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance." 2 Peter 3:9

So we rejoice and celebrate Jesus' birth, not only December 25th, but everyday! He was born into humanity, lived a sinless life, died a horrible death and rose again because the grave could not hold Him!
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever." Hebrews 13:8

Thank you Father for Your great plan of Salvation for all who will receive the precious gift of Jesus! May all who receive this message appropriate all You have given us in Your one and only unique Son. Amen