The "virgin birth" of Jesus occurred about two thousand years ago to a dedicated Jewess named Mary and a humble carpenter named Joseph. We have also come to know this as the "nativity of Christ" (Matthew 1:18–25; 2:1–12; Luke 1:26–38; 2:1–20).
Throughout history this has been a topic of deep, religious significance and noteworthy, scholarly interest. As stated in the Christian scriptures, Hebrew prophecies about the Messiah were actualized by the miraculous event (Isaiah 7:14; 9:6; Micah 5:12).
Further, let us not forget that Jesus had a purpose for his time here on earth. His mission was to was to bring God’s plan of salvation to completion, which was saving the lost (Luke 19:10).
In the following quote, the late Rev. Billy Graham succinctly articulated the product of Jesus birth:
"The very purpose of Christ's coming into the world was that he might offer up his life as a sacrifice for the sins of men. He came to die. This is the heart of Christmas."
We live in a world that is fraught with hate, unrest, and violence. And sometimes it can be difficult to muster the strength to walk out the front door of our homes. But, we cannot give in to fear, apathy, and distrust.
Mercifully, Jesus came into the world to show us that there is another way, a better way. His life and teachings demonstrated and promoted love, compassion, brotherhood, and forgiveness. He left us an indelible guide by which we all can live by (John 13:34-35).
Always remember that Jesus never stops seeking and saving those who humbly place their faith in Him. And now, as we always do at another year's end, we thank Our Lord for all of the blessings He has gracefully spread upon our ministry, staff, writers, and friends.
As customary, it is also time for us to go on our annual winter break. We will return Monday, January 6, 2020. As we enter the new year, The Coffeehouse Bible Ministry will be celebrating 10 years of serving Jesus Christ in his good works!
We certainly have much to be thankful for, but we are especially grateful to you who follow our blog! On behalf of everyone here at our ministry we wish everyone a warm, safe, and blessed Christmas and New Year. See you 2020..!
May Jesus Christ bless you always,
~Eve
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