Date: December 9, 2024

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, power, and dominion now and forever; and to the Holy Ghost, who continues to dwell within us, guiding our steps. This month’s theme is “The Birth of Hope: How Jesus Changed the World.” This week’s message is “The Incarnation: God Becoming Man.”

Saints, the Incarnation represents a profound and transformative moment in Christian theology, where God chose to enter human history in the form of Jesus Christ. This event is foundational to the Christian faith, encapsulating the belief that God became man to bridge the gap between the divine and humanity. Romans 8:3 declares, “For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh.” The Nativity, celebrated during Christmas, serves not only as a commemoration of Jesus’ birth but also as a reminder of the extraordinary lengths to which God went to demonstrate His love and commitment to His creation. Understanding the significance of the Incarnation sheds light on the hope that the birth of Jesus brought to a world in need of redemption.

Theologically, the Incarnation reveals profound truths about the nature of God and His relationship with humanity. The concept of God becoming man affirms that Jesus is divine and human, two natures united in one person. This duality is essential for understanding salvation; through His human suffering, Jesus can fully empathize with human struggles, and through His divine nature, He can offer the ultimate sacrifice for sin. According to 1 Peter 3:18, “For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit.” The Nativity thus becomes a focal point for Christians, celebrating not only the birth of a child but also the initiation of God’s redemptive plan for humanity.

In closing, the impact of Jesus’ birth continues to resonate profoundly, shaping personal faith and cultural values across generations. In the face of the holiday season’s commercialism, we, as Christians, should reclaim the authentic essence of Christmas by centering on the hopeful message that the Incarnation brings. 

The birth of Jesus challenges us, as believers, to examine our lives and aspire to embody His love and compassion. As modern Christians confront a complex world, the Nativity story serves as a compelling reminder of the hope and transformation that can emerge from our faith in God.

Remember, “with God, all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26).

In His Service, 

Bishop Dr. Calvin Worthem                                                

General Chief Overseer/Senior Bishop

General Chief Overseer/Senior Bishop