Do you
want to give that "perfect" gift to someone this year? Consider what Jesus says in Luke 4:18-19 - “The Spirit of the
Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to
the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and
recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the
year of the Lord’s favor.”
Jesus is
announcing that Messiah has come and that the Scripture has been fulfilled.
Immanuel – God is with us! He wanted to make sure that the world knew who He
was, and of the ministry of compassion. Jesus proclaims freedom to the poor in
spirit, those imprisoned in sin, and give hope to the hopeless. He healed the
sick, lame, and blind to give people a miraculous sign of His power. Jesus
shows His love for everyone – regardless of our condition. His power is
available to all who believe in Christ as Savior.
This
Christmas may we take on His compassion for the world around us. We have many
opportunities to show God’s love in a real way. Today and tomorrow may be your
greatest opportunities to share with your family and friends this Good News.
Are
you ready to share Christ with someone? Today
can be that day. Amen?
