"During this time, we bathe in the afterglow that comes from having celebrated Jesus' birth at Christmas, a reminder that we are all saved by his grace alone, rather than by any actions of our own. This grace-saving reminder is then complemented by the tantalizing thought of personal resolutions that, if kept, might lead to a better life." --Jackie Cushman, Townhall
COME, LORD JESUS
"During Christmas, we rejoice in the birth of Jesus: our King & God & sacrifice. But--as He was not born simply to be & remain an infant--at Christmas we look forward to Good Friday & Easter. 'You shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins' (Matt. 1:21). And 'the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, & to give His life as a ransom for many' (Matt. 20:28)." --Benjamin Holt, The Lutheran Witness, Dec. 2019
COME, LORD JESUS
"During Christmas, we rejoice in the birth of Jesus: our King & God & sacrifice. But--as He was not born simply to be & remain an infant--at Christmas we look forward to Good Friday & Easter. 'You shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins' (Matt. 1:21). And 'the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, & to give His life as a ransom for many' (Matt. 20:28)." --Benjamin Holt, The Lutheran Witness, Dec. 2019
"This grace-saving reminder is then complemented by the tantalizing thought of personal resolutions that, if kept, might lead to a better life." --Jackie Cushman, Townhall"
ReplyDeleteThe only resolution we need is to talk and walk (Know God) with the Holy Spirit as he shows us what Jesus did for us, what He does for us, and what He is like so we can be transformed to be like Him to continue to do His good. When Jesus sat down at the right hand of the Father, He sent us the Spirit for that purpose. The writers of the New Testament constantly say that to those who listen.