Day 7 of Our Christmas Devotional

Saturday-December 7

As we continue to think about "Why did He (Jesus) come? a number of scriptures could be listed that would support His coming for salvation that are related to specific aspects of salvation. Here are a few:

1.         He Came to Die

Hebrews 2:9 (KJV 1900)

⁹But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.

2.         To Save Sinners

1 Timothy 1:15 (KJV 1900)

¹⁵This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

3.         To Save that Which was Lost

Luke 19:10 (KJV 1900)

¹⁰For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.

4.         To Take Away Sin

1 John 3:5 (KJV 1900)

⁵And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.

John 1:29 (KJV 1900)

²⁹The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.

5.         To Minister

Mark 10:45 (KJV 1900)

⁴⁵For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

But there are also other reasons that He came. Let's list some of them.

1.         To Undo the Works of the Devil

Hebrews 2:14 (KJV 1900)

¹⁴Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;

1 John 3:8 (KJV 1900)

⁸He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

2.         To Provide a Pattern of Holy Living for His People

1 Peter 2:21 (KJV 1900)

²¹For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

3.         To Reveal the Father

Matthew 11:27 (KJV 1900)

²⁷All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.

John 10:30 (KJV 1900)

³⁰I and my Father are one.

These are a few of the reasons for which He came. As we examined the birth story of Matthew we found that He came to "save His people from their sins". But what was the reason that Luke gave as the purpose of His coming at His birth?

When Gabriel comes to Mary with the announcement he states the following:

Luke 1:30–33 (KJV 1900)

³⁰And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.

³¹And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.

³²He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:

³³And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.

The main reason for His coming as stated by Luke is:

     1.         He will be great

     2.         He will called the Son of the Most High

     3.         The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David

     4.         He will reign over the house of Jacob

     5.         His Kingdom will have no end.

All of these phrases speak of Jesus coming to be a King! He is to be the Messiah of Israel. His kingdom shall be forever! He will be crowned King of Kings and Lord of Lords (Revelation 19:11-16)!

He is the supreme authority who will defeat His and our enemies and bring victory to us forever (Revelation 20:10, 14)!

Your Response:

Take time to slowly read the above scriptures. Mediate on each reason He came and thank Him for the victory that comes from His coming! Share with someone the reasons of why He came. Encourage them in their problem by reminding them that He is King of Kings and Lord of Lords!