Just For You

Just for You! (For Unto You...)

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour,

which is Christ the Lord. -Luke 2:11 KJV

There are certain signals we all observe which informs that Christmas is around the corner. The presence of Santa Clause, various adverts of Christmas fiestas, seasonal sales and echoes of Christmas songs from every corner on the street, families begin to tie up their loose ends, etc.

Half the fun of Christmas is waiting for its arrival. Children and many adults can hardly stand the tantalizing anticipation of fun and gifts. But even apart from Christmas, a lot of people spend their lives waiting. They wait for the perfect love, or the perfect job, or the perfect home, or the perfect situation. And sadly, these people are waiting for things that will and may never appear… because they don’t exist.

Others, however, are waiting for something sure and substantial. Their hopes have a foundation. And the assurance of their hope gives them strength to carry on, sometimes in very difficult circumstances.

From the passages read, the nations of Israel like the shepherds were in the cold anticipating the dawning of a new day accompanied by the heat from the sunrise. They trusted the daylight to illuminate their way to green pastures, water brooks and the arrival of the promised deliver from political tyrannical oppression. Suddenly, the angel appeared to them. There are many parents and guardians which believed God for a glorious future on account of their wards. Be it from the power of the homeless, forgotten, destitute, heavy laden under the various taskmasters (physical, economical, spiritual, etc), the fearful, those accustomed with bad news, the barren, losers… This season is just for you.

The Israelites paid attention to their heritage. They knew that there was more to the advent of the Messiah. Their people had hoped in a God who brought more meaning to life’s experience. But for many years, the people outside of Israel’s border have no such hope. They didn’t have the prophecies as well as the Abrahamic blessings.

Why has Christ come? What has He come to do on His visit? (Luke 1:76-79). The Greek word for visit means something like a doctor who is coming to see a sick patient. Somebody decides that this person is so sick the doctor must move in to take care of the person. The doctor is saying, “I need to visit this person, to observe her, to reflect on this illness, to find cure.”

For unto all men that will believe in Him, he has come to give the knowledge of salvation by cleansing from sins (Luke 1:77). Unto all:

• That sit in the darkness

• Those in the shadow of death

• In need of physical, spiritual, emotional and psychological guidance (Luke 1:79).

Jesus came to our world:

• To stay overnight, to settle in, and to look at this sin-sick person called the human race.

• He came for a long-term visit in order to access the damage, diagnose the problem, and establish a cure.

• We have been visited by the Dawn from Heaven—not just for a brief time, but long enough to make a difference.

• Not to be hosted by the sinful world, but to settle in and take care of us.

• He came to bring His home into our hearts, our world and to give eternal home in the world to come.

• He is Emmanu-El.

Having done all for humanity, He eagerly expects that you:

• Do not discard the news of His coming, mission and purpose;

• Experience the natal star;

• Worship the new born King; and

• Witness His presence to the hurting and dying world.

In conclusion, Christmas is not an annual/seasonal celebration. It is the beginning of a daily experience which gladdens the heart. It opens the door for greater glory and the manifestation of the children of God. The birth of Christ gives unto mankind:

• Access to the throne room wherein we can have all needs met.

• Deliverance from sicknesses, captivities, oppression etc.

• The key of David (authority) to lock and unlock.

His coming is Just for you!

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour,

which is Christ the Lord. -Luke 2:11 KJV

Merry Christmas