The ultimate plot twist of all time certainly has to be our powerful Savior, Jesus incarnate; making His way to Earth as a humble babe born in a manger.  The King of the world in a stable?  Who could have predicted?  His mission as King, should be to rule the world, right?

The fact of the matter is that God’s plan for His son, was the perfect way to satisfy the law, stone for our sin, and reestablish our relationship with Him that He may dwell with us forever.  With Christ as our righteousness, the Holy Spirit can dwell within us.  How much closer can we get to our Lord? 

Even the disciples were anxiously expecting an overthrow of government.  Witnessing miracle after miracle only amplified their anticipation of His unleashing of raw power.  As Jesus began to share His plan with them, they did not want to entertain the thought of a cross being the display of His power.  Peter, with emotions high, even attempted to rebuke Jesus as a result.  

While a plot twist can tweak our emotions, I’m certainly thankful for this one.  Our Father in heaven has made a way for all to enter in; not by our merit and works, but by the perfect work of His son.  

Set down the wrapping paper, tape and cookie recipe for a moment today and praise God for His amazing plot twist that changed our fate from an eternity in hell to one with Him at His table as sons and daughters.  Praise Him for His merciful twist!

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 “He emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men.” ~ ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2:7‬ ‭NASB‬‬

Imagine the difference in relationship with His Father.  We need only to look to the garden of Gesthemane to see the toll that this mission took on Him.  And as we read on, we are made aware of even greater depths of sacrifice including His public humiliation, flogging  and humble, obedient death on a cross. 

Praise God for the resurrection of His obedient son!  The Father’s plan is perfect and complete.  A babe in a manger becomes the Savior of the world.  

There is no distance too far for Him to go.  He was willing to leave everything to rescue you.  That my friend is love…

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