Jesus answered him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one goes to the Father except through me. John 14:6

 

It is another season to celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. However, in all the hustle and bustle of our preparation, He seems to be overlooked as the reason for the season. Our focus turns to presents and cakes. I am presenting my Christmas gift, a CAKE which you can have forever. The ingredients of this cake are beyond the ordinary.

The first ingredient is CHRIST: this ingredient is the true son of God. God declared to Peter at the mount of transfiguration, This is my beloved son, hear him (Mark 9:7). The beloved Son also declared to us, I will not leave you comfortless but will send you the Holy Spirit  (John 14:16-18) and again you have not asked anything in my name, ask that your joy may be full. With Christ in your cake, you have the son of God who has not left you comfortless and has given you the opportunity to have full joy by asking in His name (John 16:24).

The second ingredient is ALMIGHTY: The all-powerful one. When Christ rose from the dead he came to the disciples declaring, “All the authority of the universe has been given to me (Matthew 28:18) and therefore at the mention of His name every knee will bow, and every tongue will give praise (Romans 14:11)

The third ingredient is King: Christ talked about His kingship and kingdom at his trial at the hands of Pilate. Here is a summary of their conversation: Pilate informs Christ, Your own nation delivered You to me, What have you done? Christ responded, “My kingdom is not recognised in this world. If this were My kingdom, My servants would be fighting for My freedom. But My kingdom is not in this physical realm” (John 18:36). His kingdom reigns forever.

The fourth ingredient is Eternal: always existing, without beginning or end of existence. The scriptures tell us of God’s love when He gave His only Son so that whoever believes in Him will not face everlasting destruction, but will have everlasting life (John 3:16). He is also the source of eternal salvation (Hebrew 5:9).

This is the gift for your Christmas celebration, the CAKE, Christ Almighty, King Eternal – our saviour who possesses the ultimate power and never leaves us comfortless. He has given us the Comforter, the Holy Spirit and has assured us full joy when we ask in His name. Above all, we can enjoy this cake forever. Have a blessed Season. Amen

Dr Rex

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