The greatest series of supernatural events ever seen on earth began with the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem. Miracles surrounded Christ’s birth and continued throughout His earthly ministry to bear abundant testimony that “Truly this was the Son of God” (Matthew 27:54).
During this busy Christmas season, let’s pause for a moment to examine the supernatural life of Jesus Christ and to be amazed by God’s supernatural love for all people.
• Jesus Christ was born of a virgin; He had no earthly father. A multitude of angels announced His birth, and a miraculous star led wise men from the east to worship Him.
• During His ministry, Jesus worked miracles of healing, of creation, of controlling nature, of casting out demons, and of bringing dead people back to life.
• When Jesus willingly died on the cross for our sins, an unnatural midday darkness shrouded the earth, an earthquake shook the ground, and the veil in the temple ripped from top to bottom.
• Three days later Jesus arose from the dead, just as He had promised. Later, Jesus ascended bodily from the earth and returned to Heaven while His disciples watched.
So in addition to Jesus’ supernatural birth, He lived a supernatural life, died a supernatural death, arose from the dead, and returned to Heaven, all by supernatural power. Jesus was not just an ordinary man. Jesus Christ was, and is, the eternal God. (Read more about these miracles in the New Testament of the Bible.)
Why, then, did Jesus leave the glory of Heaven to be born in Bethlehem and eventually to die on the cross? It was all because of God’s supernatural love for mankind, a love that extends far beyond any human love. The Bible explains that, “For a good man some [people] would even dare to die. But God commendeth [demonstrates] His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:7-8).
Without that rescuing love, none of us would have any hope of salvation. We are all sinners—“There is none righteous, no, not one”—and the punishment for sin is death (Romans 3:10, 6:23). We cannot save ourselves by good deeds or devout living, for “All our righteousnesses are as filthy rags” in God’s sight (Isaiah 64:6).
Therefore, God provided His Son, Jesus Christ, to bear the punishment of our sins in His own body on the cross. Trusting in Christ’s sacrifice for us is the only way that we can find peace with God and entrance to Heaven. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me” (John 14:6).
If you have never received Jesus Christ as your own personal Savior from sin and its consequences, won’t you do it now? The Bible promises that “Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved” (Romans 10:13). Bow your head in prayer, admitting to God that you are a sinner and that you are ready to turn from your way to His way. Thank God for sending His Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross and rise again so that you can have eternal life. Ask Him to forgive you and make you new. Trust His promise of salvation, and rejoice in knowing Him as your Savior and Lord!
You can grow in your relationship with God by communicating with Him each day through Bible reading and prayer, attending a Bible-teaching church, and sharing the good news of God’s love with others.
The most amazing miracle of Christmas is God’s demonstration of His supernatural love for all people through the Lord Jesus Christ. May His love fill your heart with peace and joy this Christmas and always.
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