English Service by Rev, DR. Willy Mutiso

CHRISTMAS IS WHEN HEAVEN CAME DOWN TO EARTH.

SERIES: CHRISTMAS IS CHRIST.

TEXT: JOHN 1:1-14.

 

Christmas is the divine moment when God stepped out of eternity and entered human history to redeem mankind.

“And the word was made flesh, and dwelt among us”-John 1:14.

Christmas is more than an holiday, a tradition or a season of decoration and celebration.

Christmas is the supernatural story of God reaching down to humanity with love stronger than sin, mercy deeper than judgement, and grace greater than human failure.

On the first christmas day, heaven literally came down to meet earth in the form of a child God wrapped in flesh.

Christmas was the moment when prophecy became reality, hope became visible and salvation became accessible.

Christmas was God announcing to the world that darkness has an expiration date, bondage has a terminus and humanity is no longer abandoned to sin.

Through Jesus Christ heaven invaded earth with light, life and liberation.

Christmas reminds us that God is not distant from our suffering, indifferent to our struggles or disconnected from our daily battle.

Christmas is Emmanuel-God with us. The arrival of Jesus Christ reveals the heart of who refused to leave His children in the prison of sin, but came personally to deliver, restore and transform them-Hebrews 1:1-4. Let us learn:-

CHRISTMAS REVEALS GOD’S LOVE MADE VISIBLE.

  • Christmas is heaven’s announcement that God’s love is not theoretical but practical, not distant but close, not hidden but manifested.
  • Jesus Christ is God’s love walking in human form to redeem a fallen world.

God chose to come down because of His love-John 3:16.

  • God did not wait for humanity to rise up to Him.
  • Humanity could not reach God. Humanity tried through religion, good works, sacrifices, but had fallen flat on its face.
  • God descended to us because His love is proactive, unconditional and sacrificial.

The incarnation is God’s greatest expression of mercy-Titus 3:3-7.

  • Through Jesus Christ, God revealed His tender, compassion, choosing mercy over wrath and reconciliation over condemnation.

Jesus Christ came to seek and save the lost-Luke 19:10.

  • Christmas proves that every lost soul matters to God, and so one is beyond His reach on His redemptive plan.

God’s love took the form of a servant-King-Phil. 2:6-8.

  • Jesus Christ humbled Himself to walk among ordinary people so He could lift them into extraordinary grace.
  • Jesus Christ is the real bottom-up plan of all time. He came from heaven to earth to show us the way. He literally took us from the dust and death into life eternal.
  • Imagine He first appeared to poor shepherds in the fields by night.
  • Lowly men became the first to witness divine glory because God’s love reaches the unseen and uncelebrated-Luke 2:8-14.

CHRISTMAS REVEALS GOD’S LIGHT IN A DARK WORLD.

  • The world was drowning in spiritual darkness, moral confusion and demonic bondage.
  • Christmas was heaven’s response, God sent the light that no darkness can overpower.

Jesus Christ came as the light of the world-John 8:12.

  • Jesus Christ shines into every form of darkness, sin, fear, ignorance, confusion and demonic oppression.
  • Wherever Jesus Christ has been preached, darkness has fled, women and children right have been uplifted, slavery abolished, child sacrifice ended, schools and universities, hospitals, poverty eradicated and leadership capacities improved, scientific innovations established throughout the world.

His light guides humanity back to God-Isaiah 9:2.

  • The birth of Jesus Christ brought direction, clarity and divine illumination to a world walking in darkness.
  1. Light exposes and destroys the works of darkness-1st John 3:8.
  • Jesus Christ came to dismantle satan’s operations, break generational chains and empower believers.

Those who believe and receive Jesus Christ become carriers of His light-Matt. 5:14-16.

  • The miracle of christmas continues through us when we shine His light through our lives.
  • The wise men were guided by the star, a heavenly light led them to the light off the world-Matt. 2:1-12.

CHRISTMAS REVEALS GOD’S PLAN FOR HUMAN REDEMPTION.

  • Jesus Christ did not come merely to be celebrated; He came to save, restore and redeem.
  • Christmas is the beginning of the divine rescue mission that ended on the cross and triumphed through the resurrection.

Jesus Christ came to save humanity from sin-Matt. 1:21.

  • The baby in the manger was born with a divine assignment, to break the power of sin.

Christ came to restore humanity to God-2nd Cor. 5:18-19.

  • Through His birth, God initiated reconciliation, healing the broken relationships between man and God.

Redemption came at the fullness of time-Galatians 4:4-5.

  • Jesus entered the world at the exact moment predetermined by heaven’s calendar for maximum impact.

His birth led to His sacrifice and final victory-Hebrews 9:26.

  • Christmas points to the cross, reminding us that the cradle existed because of redemption’s ultimate purpose.
  • Simeon recognized the redeemer in the temple-Luke 2:25-32.
  • God revealed salvation to a man who waited faithfully for the consolation of Israel.

CHRISTMAS REVEALS GOD’S PRESENCE WITH HUMANITY.

  • Through christmas, God did not send an angel or a prophet, He came by Himself.
  • Emmanuel means that God now lives among us, walks with us and dwells within us.

Emmanuel means God with us-Matt. 1:23.

  • His presence brings comfort, assurance and victory in every situation.

God’s presence brings peace to troubled hearts-John 14:27.

  • The prince of Peace was born to calm storms, silence fears and restore inner stability.

God’s presence brings guidance for life’s journey-Psalm 32:8.

  • Jesus Christ walks with us daily, offering divine direction and supernatural wisdom.

His presence empowers believers to overcome challenges-Isaiah 43:2.

  • No fire can consume you, no water can drown you because Emmanuel walks with your side.

CONCLUSION

  • Christmas is heaven’s declaration that God has not abandoned humanity but has stepped into our world with love, light, redemption and divine presence.
  • The birth of Jesus Christ changed human history, transformed destinies and opened the door for salvation, including my own individual life. He has given us hope and eternal life.
  • Every christmas season reminds us of the God who comes close, who saves, who heals and who transforms.
  • The world may be dark, painful and uncertain but Emmanuel assures us that God is with us, God is for us, God dwells among us.
  • Heaven has come down and touched the earth and your life will never be the same again.
  • Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours.
  • Has heaven come down to your heart?
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Rev, DR. Willy Mutiso

Rev, Dr. Willy Mutiso is the Senior Pastor at First Baptist Athiriver. He is widely known for his practical and dynamic teaching style which helps people apply the timeless truths of Scripture to their everyday lives.

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