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His Perfect Plan
In the Word
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among usย (John 1:14a).
Of the Word
"If you want to get across an idea, wrap it up in a person." These words, attributed to scholar and diplomat Ralph Bunche, illustrate what God did in the Person of Jesus Christ.ย
After the sin of Adam and Eve destroyed their relationship with God, they earned God's stinging words of judgment, but also received His comforting words of hope. God's idea, His perfect plan, was this: He would send a Savior, One who would lift all mankind from the consequences of sin.
At the appointed time, God sent His Son Jesus to Earth in the form of a baby named Jesus, born true God and true man. While he walked on Earth, He personified God's love. When He willingly died on the cross to win our forgiveness and salvation, He showed the depth of His love. In His victorious resurrection, we see the power of His love.
Today God continues to show His love to us. We can find it in His Word, in His Sacraments, and in the work of His Spirit in every believing heart.
Walking with my Lord
Lord Jesus, thank You for showing God's love in Your compassion, Your cross, and Your presence. Amen.
Mustard Seed: The Joy of Christmas. 11/32 Author: Patricia Mitchell. ยฉ2011 Lutheran Womenโs Missionary League, 801 Seminary Place Ste. L010, St. Louis, MO 63105. www.lwml.org
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