Now That's Amazing

One of my goals in 2012 is to write more on the blog. So here it goes: I enjoyed preaching portions of John chapter 1 this Christmas Season. It overwhelms me to contemplate and meditate on all my Savior gave up to live on this earth and offer Himself as my Passover Lamb. Currently on TV there is a Geico commercial that has a character say "That's Amazing." But I want to share something that is truly amazing. We must realize and remember that the story of Christmas does not begin in a manger in Bethlehem. Instead, it begins in God's throne room in eternity past. John 1:1 states, "In the Beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God." There are many theological truths we hear so often we grow cold and miss the amazing truth behind God's Word. Don't miss this: Jesus existed in eternity past. He was with God; which means he enjoyed perfect fellowship with the Father. He was God; Jesus took His rightful place in the Godhead. Now that is amazing. Stop for a moment - meditate on the fact of Jesus' pre-existence as God. But the story doesn't end there. John 1:14 states, "The Word became flesh." A few years ago, God gave me a simple yet profound thought: In a moment in time, Jesus was enjoying the glory of Heaven and the perfect fellowship with the Father. At the next moment, He became a fetus in the womb of Mary. For you and me, he traded His throne for a womb. Now that is amazing. Don't miss this amazing truth. You may not be hearing this for the first time but you may need to hear for a fresh time. From His throne to a womb to a cross, Jesus gave up all. Now that is amazing. Oh God! I am overwhelmed when I contemplate all you have done for me. Lord Jesus, how can I express my gratitude? My words are so cheap and shallow. I pray that as I begin a new year that my deeds and actions will speak of my gratitude to you. May I be holy and pleasing to you. May I offer myself a living sacrifice holy and pleasing unto You. Thank you God! I am overwhelmed.