Away In A Manger - Who Is Jesus?
He was born in a lowly manger, yet angels declared his birth. He was worshipped in Bethlehem, yet scourged, mocked and crucified in Jerusalem. He is called the Lion of Judah and also the Lamb of God. He is the Good Shepherd and the King of Kings. Who is Jesus?
There is no doubt that Jesus entered the world at a time when people were looking for a savior. Repressive government, high taxes, and the lack of peace and safety plagued the earth. A sin-plagued world was at enmity with God. This holds true today.
No human could ever answer the call for a savior. Despite our grandiose visions of humanity we are a frail and powerless lot. God alone has the power to lift us to heaven, and give peace on earth.
Jesus still asks us, "Whom say ye that I am?" (Mark 8:29). Is Jesus just a historical figure, a good and moral leader, a radical? If so, we are doomed to live out our lives with no hope in the world.
Peter's answer to Jesus was "thou art the Christ". Isaiah said Jesus was "The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." (Isaiah 9:6).
Jesus himself said," I am the Resurrection and the Life; he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live, And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?" (John 11:25)
The birth of Christ in Bethlehem changed human life forever. Those before Bethlehem had faith in God's promise to save. Those after Bethlehem have faith in God's promise to save. Jesus is God our Savior.
Rejoice at His birth and be glad. Our savior has come and is here. "Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end . ." (Isaiah 9:7) Believe and be saved.
Merry Christmas
Robert and Louisa Forrest