Jesus, Our Life

"And the testimony is this, that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has the life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have the life." 1 John 5:11-12

What first comes to mind when you hear the word life?

Biblically, there are two spheres of life: physical life and spiritual life. Obviously, you have physical life or else you wouldn't be reading this. Your physical health or condition may contribute to you ability to read or concentrate, but you are alive.

Are you alive spiritually? Paul says, "And you were dead in your trespasses and sins" (Ephesians 2:1). That is, before your new birth experience, you were dead to the things of the Spirit.

The manger of Bethlehem takes on additional significance when we realize that on that hay lay One Who came to bring life, spiritual life, to those who had physical life. Christmas is not just the celebration of the birth (the life) of Jesus; it is the celebration of the spiritual life we can enjoy - the life He came to bring.

Do you have this life? If not, along with all the gifts you'll give this Christmas, you could accept God's special gift, given 2,000 years ago for you. Will you accept God's gift of new life? It's wrapped up in Jesus' birth and His death. Both were necessary in order for God to make the offer of life to you. If you already have this life, allow Christ to be your life every day.