Scripture Reference: Ephesians
2:8-9
“Why is He Here?”
There is no better or more appropriate question to ask on
Christmas. This holiday isn’t about
Santa, Frosty, Rudolph, Trees, or Mama’s shoes.
Those things are all fine, but ultimately, Christmas is about
Christ. It’s about the promised one, God’s
son, who came to bring reconciliation between God and humankind. It’s about a baby, born in a manger, who
would one day grow up to die on a cross, not as an example of spirituality, but
as an actual sacrifice to pay for each and every one of our sins.
God offers everybody a free gift through Jesus Christ. The free gift is eternal salvation, eternal
life with God. He also offers you a
chance at a new life. No matter who you
are, no matter what you have done, no matter where you have been, no matter whom
you have hurt or who has hurt you, no matter what!!! God gives you a chance at
a new start, a clean slate, a fresh beginning.
It’s kind of like an Etch-a-sketch. Remember that toy from your child hood. You could try to draw something perfect, but
that’s almost impossible. But no matter
what you drew, you could always shake it and wipe it clean.
Your life is like that.
You can start over with God.
Each of us needs God.
There is a place in everyone’s heart that calls out for God.
He’s there waiting.
If you would like to know God, please don’t wait. Give me a call at (602) 955-9414 or visit us
on some Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. and we’ll help show you the way. We aren’t perfect, nor do we expect you to
be. We are all just people walking
together on a Journey. At Mountain View,
we say, “Life is a Journey, You don’t have to walk alone.”
We hope that you will join us on that Journey together.
Pastor Rodger
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