It is simply amazing to think about the impact that Jesus Christ has made on this world and in the history of man. What did he accomplish in His life? According to the striving of man, not much. Man's history is filled with Presidents, explorers, writers, actors, musicians, military leaders and they all lie in dust. Their names are not something that is revolved around on a daily basis. We remember them because someone calls them to our mind and as time marches onward, their memories fade even further.
Jesus Christ began as a Jew, the son of a carpenter that lived in a place that had little respect called Nazareth. He wrote no books, discovered no worlds or advanced the science of man, invented no philosophy, built no structures or led no armies. His own closest associates fled from Him and betrayed Him. His life was ended in what we would call man's prime time and died the death of common criminals. Yet in all this, His birth, childhood and adult life as a Jew craved something in the history of man to the point that even today, there is a universal tag called 'the year of our Lord.'
As time for man passes on, this Jesus Christ has been carved onto the hearts of so many in time. His holy living, His passion for His Father, His love for God's word, His hands and side pierced before mankind's eyes and He governs the ages. Why each week is He worshiped and adored by many? What catches our eyes and ears some 2000 years later that makes us speak of Him, honor Him, pray through Him and fellowship Him in His Supper? Maybe we need to take a closer look at Him, this Jesus Christ, the Lord of heaven and earth? His impact on the history of man will continue while we as humans will not. When is the last time you sat down and investigated the life of this Man who will ultimately determine your eternal destination? Go ahead...take a look, a close look!
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