The Reasons

One of the reasons He came:
"Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which shall be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord."

For you--a Savior, Christ the Lord. Good news of a great joy!

One of the reasons He came:
"Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost at all. And yet for this reason I found mercy, in order that in me as the foremost, Jesus Christ might demonstrate His perfect patience, as an example for those who would believe in Him for eternal life. Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen."

He came to save sinners. And if he can save you and me, He can save anyone. And He is patiently working in the hearts of those we love to bring them to Him. And for such love we give Him our praise and thanks--forever.

One of the reasons He came:
"That My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full."

His joy: "For the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down on the right hand of the throne in heaven."

He came that those who pursue the illusive phantom of happiness, in a world full of great sorrows and disappointments, can find a joy that flows in the midst of the deepest tribulations--and triumphs. 

 One of the reasons He came:

"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."

He came to seek. His grace is available to all who will repent and believe. He loves every pro-abortion politician, every woman who had an abortion, every radical Muslim, every atheist, every gay person, everyone--just as much as He loves me. "But God commended His love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." The heart of God calls me to fervent prayer that all those who need His grace may respond to His seeking, loving heart. That's why He came.

 One of the reasons He came:

"But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the chastening for our well-being fell on Him, and by His scourging we are healed."

The piercing, the crushing, the chastening, the scourging were all meant for us. He was wounded for me. He was wounded for you.

"Wounded for me, wounded for me, there on the cross He was wounded for me. Gone my transgressions, and now I am free, all because Jesus was wounded for me."

One of the reasons He came:

"For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses , but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore draw near with confidence to the throne of grace that we may receive mercy and may find grace to help in time of need."

He came that those who believe in Him can in their most difficult struggles and deepest sorrows be overwhelmed by His grace and mercy knowing that He understands exactly what they are feeling and His spontaneous response is "Let Me help! Please!"--not "I am so tired of putting up with your weaknesses."

 One of the reasons He came:

"I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me shall live even if he dies, and everyone who lives and believes in Me shall never die."
"I go to prepare a place for you, and if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto Myself; that where I am, there you may be also"

He came that He might spend forever with you. Believe in Him and live eternal life.

 One of the reasons He came:

"Ho! Every one who thirsts, come to the waters; and you who have no money come, buy and eat. Come buy wine and milk without money and without cost."

Spiritually thirsty? Hungering and thirsting for righteousness? He came that you might pray, "Nothing in my hands I bring; only to Thy cross I cling." And then to find yourself clothed in the righteousness of Christ--your life hidden in Him. Forever. Satisfied.

 One of the reasons He came:

"MY peace I give to you; let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."

Have a troubled, fearful heart? He came for you. Let His love cast out your fear and calm your troubled soul.

 One of the reasons He came:

"Come to Me, all who work to exhaustion, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is kindly and my load is light."

Is your soul exhausted? Are you in need of the kindness of a gentle, humble God. Yes, humble, not judgmental. Do you long for God's power and God's wisdom to permeate your soul and give you rest? He came for you. Draw nigh to Him.

 One of the reasons He came:

"To bring good news to the afflicted; to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to prisoners"

In need of grace--a healing restoration and freeing of your soul? He came for you!

 One of the reasons He came:

"Giving them a garland instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the mantle of praise instead of a spirit of fainting. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified."

Need the ashes of your life transformed into a beautiful lei to adorn your neck? Need the sorrows of your life transformed into a life overflowing with gladness? Need your fainting spirit transformed into a spirit filled with praise? He came for you. He longs to take you, the weak struggling sapling, and transform you into a mighty oak of righteousness--an undeniable proof of His presence in the world and in the life of His own possessions. Come to Him. Rest--sink your roots deep--into His transforming power.

"And he shall be like a tree firmly planted by the streams of water which yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither, and in whatsoever he does, he prospers."

 One of the reasons He came:

 "A bruised reed He will not break, and a dimly burning wick He will not extinguish."

Our Savior came to gently mend the bruised and to gently keep the winds of adversity from extinguishing the dimming wick. Bruised and faltering? He came for you. Rest in His gentleness.

 One of the reasons He came:

"The thief comes only to steal, and kill, and destroy: I came that they might have life, and might have it abundantly."