Jesus was very specific. He came for you, but it isn’t about you…What are you talking about Cliff? Years ago, we used to sing the song titled above mostly for altar calls/invitations. Think about the words of this song. “I have decided to follow Jesus…no turning back, If none go with me, I still will follow…the world behind me, the cross before me…” Life is about following Jesus. It isn’t about us. It isn’t about our agenda, our schedule, our routine. In fact, all of those should be in line with God’s plan for our life – not ours. And following Jesus is costly. I thought for many years that just having Jesus in my life and receiving His forgiveness for my sins were all I needed for my life.
This month we celebrate the coming of Jesus. The entire world knows the holiday of “Christmas” but most of the world does not understand who Jesus is or the reason for the celebration. In fact, many so-called Christians do not understand who Jesus is. The birth of Jesus is prophesied as the coming of a king. Isaiah states it this way, “For a child will born to us…there will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, on the throne of David and over his kingdom…” (Isaiah 9:6a, 7 NAS). Isaiah goes on to say, “A throne will even be established in mercy/lovingkindness (Isaiah 16:5 NAS). Daniel says, “And behold, with the clouds of heaven One like a Son of Man was coming…And to Hi
