Born to die

How could it be that the God of this universe would take thought of man - such a helpless, sinful, rebellious race?

Yet our Lord was born this day to die.

How could it be that he would chose such a helpless state in which to come? He needed fed, clothed, washed, burped...unable to do anything for himself. Where was his power and his majesty and glory?

He was born as a baby to die.

They wanted a king. They wanted a ruler and a commander who would show everyone who was truly in charge. They wanted a savior who would free them from their oppression.

They were not looking in a stable. They were not looking for an infant. They were not looking for a messiah who was born to die.

Oh Lord, you could have done such great thing! You could have lasted more than 33 years. You could have done so much more with your power and helped so many more people. You could have commanded respect and honor and worship!

But this is not why you came...you were born to die...

So that a sinner such as I might live!


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