Where is the wise person? Where is the teacher of
the law? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the
wisdom of the world? - 1 Corinthians 1:20
Just about every country in the world has adopted a
calendar that uses Christ’s birth as its base. World history is split into two
not on the basis of the birth of great conquerors like Alexander the Great or
Julius Caesar. Nor is it divided on the basis of great thinkers like Socrates
or Aristotle.
Rather, history is split into two on the basis of
the birth of a Man, who conquered not the lands but the hearts of the people
for God, whose life-transforming message was so simple that even a simpleton
could understand.
So the question we need to ask ourselves is, ‘Do we
have a B.C. and A.D. experience ourselves?’ Is your life markedly different
after Christ than before? Or, have you confessed Jesus with your lips while
your heart has yet to be “all in”?
The birth of Christ is the most significant event
in this history of the world – and in the history of us. Just as our epochs are
divided into B.C. and A.D., so are our lives with respect to the moment we
trust Jesus for the forgiveness of our sins.
Take time to focus on the new life Christ gives to
you. Recommit to Him and let him take you further from your B.C. and deeper
into your A.D.!
Prayer Challenge:
Ask God to help you move further from your B.C. and
closer to Him through Jesus Christ!
Questions for Thought:
Why do you think many people appear to trust Jesus,
but never truly experience a changed heart?
What might God want to do in your heart this
Christmas to bring you closer to Him?