When Jesus came to earth, He had a mission to fulfill. The Babe in a manger grew up to be the Savior, Messiah who faithfully, without sin, gave His life to redeem sinful mankind. Being justified by faith we now have peace with God through Jesus Christ. Listen to Paul explain this free gift: Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in HOPE of the glory of God. Romans 5:1-5
Paul goes on to share that being a Christian is difficult because of tribulations, but through these difficulties we are actually strengthened – character is proven, and sure Hope does not disappoint us, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us ... all because Christ Jesus came as a Baby, lived a sinless life and died to pay for our sins. Hallelujah!
From my heart to yours, Sandra J. Mikler Davis, Director Women in Discipleship, Inc. womenindiscipleship.org