Reflecting on the Perfect Plan

Reflecting on the Perfect Plan

Written by: Tom Matlock

Christmas means a little something different to everyone. With so much going on during this wonderful season, it’s easy to lose perspective. In the family of Christ, we have so much for which to be grateful. In particular, the birth of a special baby.

“The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! And you will recognize Him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.” Luke 2:11-12 (NLT)

My Father’s perfect plan puts me in awe every Christmas. When I consider that He knew me from eternity past and made a way for me to spend eternity with Him, I am amazed at His love for me. Knowing that He sent His Son for me drives me to my knees with hands lifted high in praise and adoration.

“For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard.” Romans 3:23 (NLT)

“For God loved the world so much that He gave His one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 (NLT)

“Yet God, with undeserved kindness, declares that we are righteous. He did this through Christ Jesus when He freed us from the penalty for our sins. For God presented Jesus as the sacrifice for sin.” Romans 3:24-25 (NLT)

“When Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, ‘It is finished,’ and He bowed His head and gave up His spirit.” John 19:30 (ESV)

Christmas is special because of the little baby that saved the world. Join me in praising Him this Christmas and throughout the new year for His perfect plan and finished work! May we never forget God’s greatest gift to this world…His Son, our salvation.

“For to us a child is born, to us a Son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over His kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.” Isaiah 9:6-7 (NIV)

Merry Christmas to you and yours from MEN4CHRIST!