The most momentous day in history

 The most Momentous day in History

“In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world.  (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.)  

And everyone went to his own town to register. 

So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David.  

He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.  

While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born,  and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:1-7.

Believe it or not the most momentous day in human history was not when man stepped on the moon but when God entered the world he created.

I firmly believe that God came into the world to show how much he loved us. At the same time I believe God in his wisdom came to earth so that no one standing before him on judgement day could say God did not understand what it was to be a man.

Yes I believe God is all knowing and before coming to this earth I’m sure he understood what it was like to be a man. But in coming to the earth he leaves no doubt that He understands what it is to be a man.

Jesus experienced what it was like to be a child and play. He understood what it was like to be a refugee. His parents having to flee with him to Egypt to prevent Herod killing him. 

Jesus I’m sure understood the mundane things of everyday living. Smelling the air after a rain storm. Having his feet dusty. Even getting something in his eye.

He also attended weddings and I’m sure other social events. He knew what it was to have a friend die.

At the same time he experienced the worst mankind had to offer. Being accused falsely of a crime. Being brutally beaten and put to death in the most horrendous way.

He also conquered death and the grave by resurrecting from the grave.

And why did He do this? Because He love each individual and wanted them to go to heaven.

Jesus talking about Himself said,

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.  

For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” John 3:16,17.  

C. S. Lewis aptly noted,

"He died not for men, but for each man. If each man had been the only man made, He would have done no less." C.S. Lewis.

So the question becomes; 

Do you believe in Christ Jesus?

Do you believe He came into this world so that by accepting His sacrifice you will go to heaven? 

Please think about it.