Salvation is HERE!

Luke 2:11
For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

What better time of year could there be to proclaim the Truth about Jesus than the Easter week? Really, this is what it all boils down to when we talk about Christ: salvation!

It seems to me that Jesus has been boxed in and redefined by society and Christianity. He’s a teacher and an example. He’s one we should follow. He’s who we should desire to be like. And, though none of these things are untrue, the fact is this: Jesus is the Savior. He wasn’t born to be your teacher. He didn’t become flesh to lead by example. He came to save. That’s it and that’s all.

In His salvation are the following things: life, liberty, prosperity, health, happiness, joy, peace, forgiveness of sins, righteousness, and restoration. All of the things that we try to gain by following and learning from Jesus are freely given when we accept Him for who He is, our Savior. When you look at Christ as Savior you are able to fully embrace His grace. When you see Jesus as your teacher or your example you take grace out of the picture. You put the emphasis back on what you must do to be like Him when the truth is that there is nothing you can do to be like Him.

On the night that Jesus was betrayed He mentioned that someone at the table was His betrayer. The conversation exploded and the question was asked, “Lord, is it I?”. This was asked by 11 of 12 disciples. Judas, who we know was the betrayer, asked, “Rabbi, is it I?” (Matthew 26:21-25). Judas, though he followed Christ, saw Him heal and restore, and learned from his example, was not a believer in who Jesus is: Savior and Lord. He saw Jesus the way many Christians today see Him, as a Rabbi, a teacher, and an example.

The Law, which was given to Moses, was your teacher and your example (Galatians 3:24). It’s been proven time and again that there is no way you can fulfill even a portion of it. This is why God gave us Christ, the fulfillment of the Law, the Sacrificial Lamb, the full Payment for sin. He is not your teacher; He is your Savior. He saves you from death, sickness, anxiety, society, fear, aggression, hurt, suffering, disease, and all other curses.

Unto you THIS DAY a Savior is born!