Time to Remember Jesus

by Jim Liebelt
Dec. 25, 2009

But when the right time came, God sent his son, born of a woman,
subject to the Law. Galatians 4:4 (NLT)

Most of us have our traditions when it comes to Christmas gift opening. Some families open their gifts on Christmas Eve.

Some families open their gifts on Christmas morning. Some spread out
their gift opening over several days to extend the enjoyment.

Regardless of when you open your Christmas presents, you likely feel that you have the “right moment”.

It’s fascinating to me that God’s gift to us, the birth of His son Jesus; when God became human, was just at the right moment. Not a moment too early; not a moment to late. “But when the right time came,” the Scripture reveals.

Thankfully, we have the certainty of Scriptures, that Jesus did come; that He lived among us; that He died for our sins; that He conquered death and rose again.

We have the benefit of those Christ-followers who have gone before us, passing down to us the assurance of Jesus’ life and ministry among us.

We share in the legacy of what God has done in human history and continue to do in during our time.

We are a part of His ongoing story in the world.

O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel that mourns in lonely exile here, Until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel (from O come, O come, Emmanuel)

we celebrate Christmas as the time to remember and give thanks
for Jesus, who came “just in time!”

 

 

Source: Home Word

 

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