The motivation for our effort is that we have a great story to tell.  Our excitement is like the feeling when you’ve eaten at a great restaurant or found a sale – you can’t wait to share it!!  The difference is - food and possessions are temporary, but our story is eternal. 

While Christmas celebrates Christ’s birth, He didn’t stay a baby.  His life was more influential than anyone’s in history.  It fulfilled hundreds of prophecies written over a 1,500 year period.  His ministry only lasted three years, but He taught about God’s priorities, performed miracles, and trained 12 people to change the world!

An innocent man, He willingly suffered a horrible naked death on the cross.  It is documented in the Bible that as He died He said - “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” 

But it didn’t end there.  Three days later, He rose from the dead!  No man, before or since, has EVER done that!  He also appeared to over 500 people after His resurrection.  (1 Corinthians 15:6) These events are some of the most well-documented in history. 

Why would God send His son to earth?  The first answer lies in His character.  God is perfect in every way, as is His son.  Jesus is the only perfect person who ever lived.  He never did anything wrong.  Because He was perfect, He alone was able to pay the penalty for our sins.  Second, Luke 19:10 says “the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost”.  Again, the scriptures inform us that we are sinners…“for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Rom. 3:23).  We violate God’s rules every day.  We all think bad thoughts.  We tell lies.  Children often do not honor parents.  We know that we do wrong things…we are lost!  Some think, if they avoid committing “really awful” sins, their sincere efforts will make a good enough impression on God to earn a place in heaven.  But the Bible says “whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, is guilty of all” (James 2:10).  Our coming to God is like company CEO’s pleading for a loan from the bank or government. They are not obligated to assist, any more than God is required to do what we ask!!  However, mercifully, God “is not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.” (II Peter 3:9)

Friend, because Jesus died and rose again, you can approach God!!  But you must be humble, asking Him to forgive you.  Then He will offer you the opportunity to be part of His team of Christians on earth and the eternal life that Jesus enjoys.  Won’t you do that tonight?  If you do, you can begin a new life.  Following God, you won’t be alone.  He will be with you always.

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