In celebrating the First Coming we need to also look to the Second Coming

It is a good thing to celebrate the birth of Christ. It is also important to remember that, as God, he is eternal. Other things need to be put into proper perspective … the real meaning of Christ’s birth is lost on those who focus on the festivities alone. The name Jesus means ‘saviour.’ This gives us a bigger context than just his birth … it also points to him as a ‘sin offering.’

Scripture tells us that there will be a Second Coming of Jesus. This time it will not be as a babe but as the King of kings. He is coming again to establish his rule which is an everlasting dominion where, for believers, death has been conquered. There will also be judgement. For those who have trusted in what he has accomplished at the cross the verdict will be ‘not guilty’. Our great concern is to be prepared for that day.