More than two thousand years ago there
was a Man born contrary to the laws of life. This Man lived in poverty and was
reared in obscurity. He did not travel extensively. Only once did He cross the
boundary of the country in which He lived; that was during His exile in
childhood.
He possessed neither wealth nor
influence. He parents were inconspicuous, and had neither training nor formal
education.
In infancy He startled a king; in
childhood He puzzled doctors; in manhood He ruled the course of nature, walked
upon the billows as if pavements, and hushed the seas to sleep.
He healed the multitudes without
medicine and made no charge for his service.
He never wrote a book, and yet all the
libraries of the country could not hold the books that have been written about
Him.
He never wrote a song, and yet He has
furnished the theme for more songs than all the songwriters combined.
He never founded a college, but all the
schools put together cannot boast of having as many students.
He never marshalled an army, nor
drafted a soldier, nor fired a gun; and yet no leader ever had more volunteers
who have under His orders, made more rebels stack arms and surrender without a
shot fired.
He never practised psychiatry, and yet
He healed more broken hearts than all the doctors far and near.
Once each week the wheels of commerce
cease their turning and multitudes make their way to worshipping assemblies to
pay homage and respect to Him.
The names of the past proud statesmen
of Greece and Rome have come and gone. The names of the past scientists,
philosophers, and theologians have come and gone; but the name of this Man
abounds more and more. Though time has spread two thousand years between the
people of this generation and the scene of his crucifixion, yet He still lives.
Herod could not destroy Him, and the grave could not hold Him.
He stands upon the highest pinnacle of
heavenly glory, proclaimed of God, acknowledged by angels, adored by saints, and
feared by devils, as the living, personal Christ, the Messiah and Saviour, the
Redeemer of Israel.
“Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.” Acts 2:3.
This blessed Saviour Messiah is the
true and rightful Redeemer. “But he was wounded for our transgressions; he was
bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with
his stripes we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5. Here is God’s appointed sacrifice
for sins. “For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to
you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that
maketh an atonement for the soul.” Leviticus 17:11.
Long ago God’s divine principle was
established, that “And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and
without shedding of blood is no remission.” Hebrews 9:22. Today God, in
wondrous love, tells us “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light,
we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son
cleanseth us from all sin. 1 John 1:7.
An open invitation is now extended to
you, “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins
be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson,
they shall be as wool.” Isaiah 1:18. “Let the wicked forsake his way, and
the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will
have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.” Isaiah
55:7.
“Blessed is he whose transgression is
forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity,
and in whose spirit there is no guile.” Psalm 32:1-2. This blessed peace can
be yours right now. Will you accept Jesus as your Messiah and personal Saviour?
Speak to Him in silent prayer and tell Him you will for “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Romans 10:13.
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