Why Christ Came
Ask a believer why Jesus came and you’ll probably hear something based on Luke 19:10, namely “to seek and to save that which was lost.” While that’s true, Jesus’ time on earth was meant to do even more. He came to reveal the true nature of the Father. In the garden of Eden, knowledge of the Lord was like a little trickle. Later, Moses explained the Law so that the Israelites would know what was expected of them, and the trickle became a stream. When the prophets revealed more about God, the stream widened into a river. Then came Jesus — the very embodiment of His Father — and it was as if a dam broke on the sea of knowledge. Scripture has give us a detailed picture of Jesus’ character so that we can build a relationship with God based on His unwavering love and commitment. We do this by growing in our faith and sharing the hope of Jesus, who is the only way to know the Father. May we, through prayer and study, draw even closer to the One who loves us beyond all measure.
