15/12/2023
Jesus could have been born in a clean, luxurious palace to a wealthy woman of great means. But instead, the King of kings left heaven and all its glory to be born to an unassuming virgin in the middle of a dirty, noisy, smelly, packed stable.
Why? Because Jesus didn’t come to this earth for those who are healed, whole and good. As Jesus Himself said during His earthly ministry, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners” (Mark 2:17).
Romans 5:8 tells us, “But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (ESV).
The gospel is for sinners.
For those whose hearts are wounded and hurting.
For those who feel like they've made too many mistakes to be forgiven.
For those who feel like their lives are chaotic and messy.
For those who feel like they're too messed up.
This is what the Christmas story is about. This is the Truth that lay in a manger all those years ago.
You don’t have to get your act together to come to Jesus. You don’t have to sanitize your story or pretend you are perfect to come to Jesus. He wants you to come as you are.
-Crystal Paine (Money Saving Mom)
What struggles and stresses do you need to bring to the Lord instead of trying to handle and carry them in your own strength?