Morning: The sermon, "The Loss of the Innocents," focused on Matthew 2:16-18. In this passage, Matthew reminds us of a savage moment in history. This story offers us some truths to deal the savage moments in our life.
1. Evil is real. Paul tells us that the God of this age has blinded unbelievers (2 Cor. 4:4), He informs us that the spirit of disobedience is at work in unbelievers (Eph. 2:2). John tells us that those who do the things the devil does belong to the devil (1 Jn. 3:8). Evil is a real force within our world, and evil exists in the human heart. We need to be transformed by the gospel of Jesus.
2. God is in control. The events in Bethlehem were foretold by him long before they happened. He was aware that they would happen. Tragedy tempts us to question the power, the goodness, or the existence of God. However, unless there was a moral center, a true source of absolute goodness, how could we speak of things or events as good or evil?
3. God has already acted. God provided the solution for the sin problem in the world. He has sent his Son, Jesus Christ. Those who turn from sin to the living God, trusting in Jesus' work on the cross as the source of their righteousness will be saved.
When the innocents perish we need to remind ourselves of these truths, and share the love of Jesus with those who will listen.
Evening: We went Christmas caroling. It was pretty fun.
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