Jesus came to bring salvation
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“She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21
The hope that Jesus brings, and the joy, and the peace, all culminate in His salvation. The real and wonderful meaning of Christmas is that Jesus came to redeem us.
When Joseph and Mary took the infant Jesus to the temple, Simeon spoke these words: “Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen Your salvation which You have prepared in the sight of all people, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to Your people Israel.” (Luke 2:29-32)
By the power of the Holy Spirit, Simeon knew that Jesus was the Messiah, the one who would save them, the one for whom they had been waiting.
For thousands of years the Jewish people had been waiting for the Savior, the Messiah, the Christ, whom God had promised. Jesus was and is the fulfillment of prophesy.
No longer do we wait. The proclamation of angels, the rejoicing of shepherds, the worshiping of wise men all declare, “A Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:11)
Jesus’ sinless life, willing death and powerful resurrection paid the ransom for our lives.
This is the truth the apostles preached: “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)
This is the truth of Christmas.
Questions: What does Christ’s salvation mean to you? How can we demonstrate our thankfulness to God for the wonderful gift He gave us at Christmas?
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Author: Suzanne Brenner
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