Minister’s Corner: The gift has arrived

We read in Luke 2:9-17 (KJV), “And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them (the shepherds), and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were so afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, good will toward men. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even into Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary, Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told to them concerning the child.”
The Bible says the shepherds “made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning the child.” Their words weren’t sufficient. They spoke what they had heard.
That’s why the Christmas story is to be repeated in God’s words time after time. It’s because that’s the only way men and women will believe the mystery that surrounds His birth as spoken of in Scripture. Would you believe we have people today still waiting for the baby to come? Would you believe we have people who think the Messiah is on this earth and will soon reveal himself? Stop looking for another Messiah. Stop anticipating another answer, another provision from God for the needs of your life. You have him. Your problem is you’ve rejected Him. He’s here. Receive Him as God’s gift to you by repenting of your sin and asking Christ to be the Savior of your soul.