Matthew 1:18-25

   Matthew tells us of his understanding of the birth of Jesus Christ….he simply says that Mary as a virgin, was found to be pregnant by the Holy Spirit . Luke (being a doctor) gives us more details and tells of the angel’s visit to her and their conversation  (Luke 1: 26-28).

Matthew tells of Joseph’s fears and concerns and of the angel’s visit to him, telling him that this was all happening in fulfillment of Scripture and instructing him on what to call this Baby. He was to be called “Jesus” meaning Saviour. This then, was to be the Child’s purpose, to bring salvation to the human race.

It is amazing that this child’s birth still affects the human race today, and is still vitally relevant to each human being alive. Without Him, man would never be able to have a relationship with the Almighty God of Heaven. “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life” He said, “No-one can come to the Father but by Me.”

Peter could say in his preaching, “There is no other Name under heaven, given among men whereby we must be saved.”   (Acts 4:12) This child would reveal God to us and bring us back to God.

We see then, that Jesus had to come to earth to be born and live a sinless, perfect life to be fitted for bringing salvation from sin to mankind. No mere man was good enough, and God knew that only His own Son could do it. He loved the world so much that He was prepared to give His best for the worst. Let us give him thanks and praise His Name!

God in Christ came down to earth,                                                                                  How great this truth of matchless worth!                                                     Without this child on earth being born,                                                                         Man could not know eternity’s morn.