The cry, “It is finished” was the Bondservant reporting to His Master about the status of His assignment, and we can be sure that the father agreed with the Son that the atonement had been made. No sooner did the Son give the final cry than we read in Matthew 27:51, “At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom…” The way to God was now open. Instead of entry being restricted to the high priest entering the Holy of Holies on only on day in the year, entrance into God’s presence was not available to all who come through Christ. With the barrier of our sin taken away, we can now “draw near… through the blood of Christ.” The proof that this sacrifice was indeed sufficient was that He rose from the grave three days later, as He said He would. If you have never received Christ as you sin bearer, do so right now. The issue before you is not the greatness of your sin BUT the worth of the sacrifice Jesus provided. At the end of the day, it is not how sinful I am, but it is what I … READ MORE

Luke 2 is the most familiar passage of the Bible during the Christmas season. But have you considered the people involved in this account, and how the Lord used each of them to bring about the advent of the Lord Jesus Christ? God used those involved the the incarnation whether they realized it or not. Exclusion is not an option in the plan and purpose of God. Each of us must participate in the role that God will have for us in establishing His Kingdom on this earth. That can be done willingly or unwillingly, but it will be done. As we end 2021 and begin to look toward 2022, may we realize that each of us are a piece of the puzzle that God is molding together to bring about the second advent of our Lord and Savior. May we recognize that history is moving toward the return of Christ and turn to Him as our Savior while there is still opportunity. … READ MORE