Matthew told of the birth of Jesus Christ.  Mary had been betrothed to Joseph and before they consummated their marriage she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit.
(NASB) Matthew 1:19-21 “And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man and not wanting to disgrace her, planned to send her away secretly.
20 But when he had considered this, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, ‘Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for the Child who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.
21 ‘She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.’ ”

The name Jesus is defined as “He will save His people from their sins”.
Nothing is said about you (or me) appeasing God in order to be saved from our sins…it is Jesus alone who saves us from our sins.
Nothing is said about us doing something which will take away our sins…it is Jesus alone.
Nothing is said about us killing people in order to go to heaven…it is belief in Jesus alone.
It was Jesus alone Who was crucified as the perfect sacrificial Lamb.
He alone is the One Who had your sins and mine on Him as He hung on that cross and died.

As you celebrate the birth of Jesus…Jesus alone was born to save you from your sins…
Your government cannot save you for eternity…Jesus alone can do that.  Your political beliefs cannot save you…only Jesus.  Your ‘truth’ will not save you, however, God’s truth does save you when you believe what He says.

As Christmas carols are sung, as the Christmas story is read…what are the words saying?  What is their meaning to you?  Think about God’s truths ~ they will bless you.

(NASB) Luke 2:6-11 “While they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth.
7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
8 In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night.
9 And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened.
10 But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people;
11 for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”

 

“Joy to the World” The Lord is come! 

Jesus Alone ~ is Savior!