Provision Of Connection!

Matthew recorded…
“(21) ‘She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.’ (22) All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: (23) ‘Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they SHALL CALL HIS NAME IMMANUEL’ (WHICH MEANS, GOD WITH US).” ( Matthew 1:21-23 ESV)

And Paul, writing to the church at Rome, stated…
“(10) For if while we were enemies we were RECONCILED TO GOD BY THE DEATH OF HIS SON, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. (11) More than that, we also rejoice in God THROUGH OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, THROUGH WHOM WE HAVE NOW RECEIVED RECONCILIATION.” ( Romans 5:10-11 ESV)

What is the connection between these two verses? Between what Matthew recorded and what Paul wrote we have reference to what is commonly noted as the beginning and ending of man’s existence in this realm: BIRTH and DEATH. Those are very significant events as also is the importance of considering how we live our lives between those two points -- that being of eternal consequence. However, Matthew and Paul emphasized the significance of both the BIRTH and DEATH of our Lord; a connection that has to do with our connection with God. Jesus, BORN of woman, came onto life’s scene to make a connection with mankind as God in the flesh. (note also John 1;1-3 & 14; Colossians 2:9) By His DEATH on the cross reconciliation was made possible so that mankind could be brought back to God. (note also Ephesians 2:16; Colossians 1:22) To sum up the significance of these two facts we could say the BIRTH OF CHRIST brought God to man and the DEATH OF CHRIST brought man to God. That connection brought to light through Jesus provides all the blessings to be cherished for both this life and the eternal life to come. Praise God for such a provision in Christ.

Have a great day SEEKING AND MAINTAINING THE DIVINE CONNECTION!
Carl

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