1st.Timothy 3:16 "And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: GOD was manifest in the flesh, justified in the SPIRIT, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory."
"And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: GOD was manifest in the flesh, justified in the SPIRIT, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory" (v.16). Great is the blessedness of this verse ! The mystery of the incarnation of the LORD of GLORY was, in Old Testament dispensations, hidden in shadows, types, and veiled promises and prophecies. But when JESUS CHRIST was born, the "mystery of godliness" was made known. That night, GOD became flesh, thereby opening the way for sinful man to be reconciled to an all-Holy GOD. It is sad that some professing Christians refuse to acknowledge this glorious, age-transforming event at this time of the year when much of the world commemorates CHRIST's birth even though few understand its true significance. Others are so intimidated by those who oppose the concept of "Christmas" that they avoid even mentioning what the Bible has to say about the Incarnation. This attitude is wrong. We must proclaim the glorious message of our SAVIOR at all times !
The birth of the LORD JESUS CHRIST may provide only sentimental imagery and religious ceremony for multitudes in the world, but for the one who has trusted CHRIST as their personal SAVIOR, the Incarnation of the LORD of GLORY takes on immeasurable meaning. The commercialism and pagan folklore that characterize the Christmas season must never captivate the Christian, but neither should they deter the child of GOD from boldly proclaiming to a lost and dying world the significance of CHRIST's first coming. EMMANUEL, "GOD with us" (Matthew 1:23 pictured above), must always be the focus of all our honor and praise. DWC
Your servant in CHRIST,
Julie
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