Here’s the third purpose of Christmas – Reconciliation.
Here’s the third thing the angel said at the very first Christmas. “Glory to God in the highest, and on Earth peace good will toward men.” The third announcement was, “Let there be peace on Earth and good will toward men.” That’s called reconciliation.
What is reconciliation? It’s when a broken relationship is restored. When a boyfriend and girlfriend get back together. Or a husband and wife get back together, there’s reconciliation. When a father and son reconcile. They restore harmony, they restore peace between each other. The Bible talks about the kind of peace that Jesus came to give us…
Jesus came to make peace between us and God. Colossians 1:19-20 (NIV) says, "For God was pleased to have all His fullness dwell in Him (Jesus), and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross."
I don’t know if you realize this or not, but if you’re trying to live your life without God, you’re at war with God. If you’re saying, “I’m going to run my own life, and I’m going to do my own thing. Forget You, God. I’ll make my own decisions, thank You very much.”
You’re at war with God, and you need a peace treaty. You need reconciliation because that relationship has been broken. Jesus Christ came to be that bridge over troubled waters, to be that reconciler between God and man.
Acts 10:35 say this, “It makes no difference who you are or where you’re from If you want God, and you’re ready to do as He says, the door is open.” God does not care what your religious background is. You may be Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Muslim, Mormon, Buddhist, Baptist, Hindu, nothing – no religion. This is not about religion. God did not send Jesus to give religion. He sent Jesus so you could have a personal relationship with God. It’s all about relationship.
Make sure you share this with some you love this Christmas. I love you guys. Stay faithful. Stay the course. ENDURE!
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