July 14 Born to You

Luke 2:10-11 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.”
 
IS there a more wonderful message in the Bible and in the history of the world than these words? “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.”  What a headline! What a story! The Messiah, who is God, has come to earth. And “he has been born to you”.
     What do we do with our lives when we understand this immortal truth? This is the truth that gives our lives meaning. “A Savior has been born to you” sets you free from sin’s death. You are assured of God’s love. You understand your life’s purpose. Hope for a grand and glorious future with the eternal God is made certain in your heart.
     Yes, the remarkable wonder is the event that completes God’s promise from ancient times: “I will take you as my own people, and I will be your God” (Exodus 6:7). Yes, God spoke these words to Jacob’s descendants to tell his people he would intimately come to them long before Jesus spoke in the first person “I who speak to you am he.” (John 4:26). Here is the personal God come in person to build a personal relationship with first the Jews and then the people of the entire world.
     Do you get that for your life? Do you feel the personal pleasure of this very persona truth in your life today? As you work, deal with the kids, struggle with circumstances, struggle with money issues and wonder about “tomorrow”, know this: The highest truth and meaning in your life is that “he has been born to you”.
     Miraculously, he is available to you night and day. He offers his peace when distress disturbs your soul. He offers his truth when you need to know what’s right. He gives you his strength when you know there is no way to get through another week. Submitting to the Savior, who “is Christ the Lord,” he watches over you for all eternity. He is your God is so many, many ways.
     Yes, Christ the Lord, the One who saves has come to you. I pray that for you it Is “good news of great joy!” Celebrate it. Accept it. Savor it. Let it surround you. Live in awe “a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.”.  
    
Prayer: Thank you, Jesus. I rejoice that you are my Savior, born to save my soul! Amen.