December 25, 2019
MID-WEEK MESSAGE FROM YOUR PASTOR’S DESK:
WHO IS THIS CHILD IN SWADDLING CLOTHES?
Christ’s first disciples, filled with the Spirit of Inspiration, answer this question. In eloquent strains they repeat the prophecies concerning Christ: ADAM will tell you, it is the Seed of the woman that shall bruise the serpent’s head. Gen. 3:15.
Ask ABRAHAM, he will tell you, It is “Melchizedek King if Salem, King of peace. Gen.14:18. JACOB will tell you, He is Shiloh of the tribe of Judah. ISAIAH will tell you, “Immanuel,” “Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Isa.7:14; 9:6.
JEREMIAH will tell you, The Branch of David, “The Lord our Righteousness.” Jer. 23:6. DANIEL will tell you, He is the Messiah! HOSEA will tell you, “He is the Lord God of hosts; the Lord is His memorial.” Hosea 12:5. JOHN THE BAPTIST will tell you, He is “the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.” John 1:29. The great JEHOVAH has proclaimed from His throne, “This is My beloved Son.” Matt. 3:17.
WE, His disciples, declare, This is Jesus, the Messiah, The Prince of life, the Redeemer of the world. And the prince of the powers of darkness, Satan, acknowledges Him, saying, “I know Thee who Thou art, the Holy One If God.” Mark 1:24.” DA 578-9.
Who do you say He is personally to you, this Christmas? May we never lose sight of Christ’s divinity in His humanity that the world-at-large has practically denied in the mad rush to “celebrate Christmas” — is my hope and prayer for you all, dear church family. NMF