God's Glory Church

“God sent His Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin condemned sin in the flesh.” — Romans 8:3

At a garage sale, I saw a Christmas installation in a crumpled cardboard box. When I picked up the figure of the baby Jesus, I was amazed at the craftsmanship of all the details. The newborn was not just wrapped in a blanket and lying with his eyes closed. No, His eyes were open and His hands were reaching forward. The baby seemed to say: “I’m here!”

The miracle of Christmas is reflected in this small figure. God sent His Son to earth in human flesh. Jesus grew up like all children. His little hands were playing with toys. Later His hands opened the Torah and later worked with wood until His ministry began. His legs grew and began to carry Him through the cities and villages where He taught and healed. At the end of His earthly life, these hands and feet were pierced with nails, and His body hung helplessly on the cross.

Romans 8:3 says: “God sent His Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin condemned sin in the flesh.” If we accept Christ’s sacrifice as payment for all the bad things we have done and dedicate our lives to Him, the Lord frees us from sinful slavery. The Son of God came to us as a real, living Baby and opened the way for us to be reconciled with God and to be sure of eternal salvation.

What is the difference between glorifying Christ at Christmas and just celebrating Christmas?

Dear God, thank you for sending Jesus Christ to earth to free me from the slavery of sin and death.

By Jennifer Benson Schuldt