Musings with PWC

Mary--and the Birth of Jesus: You probably know the story well--the angelic visitation in Luke's gospel.  Gabriel visits young Mary and tells her that she will become the mother of the Messiah.  Mary is confused in that she is not married--only engaged to Joseph.  Gabriel explains that the child to be born (the Messiah) will not be conceived in the normal biological way--but will be supernaturally implanted in her womb.  Gabriel's explanation of the miracle?  "Nothing is impossible with God (Luke 1:37)." Who on earth can be saved? A very wealthy man came to Jesus seeking to inherit eternal life.  The one thing that the man needed to do would be tough--sell everything, give it to the poor, and follow Jesus.  The rich man takes option 'b' and walks.  The disciples then ask--(paraphrased)  'Jesus--duh--this isn't working.  No one is going to get saved.  Our club is not going to grow.  Come on Jesus, how about a different ...

Mark 14:62  Jesus said, “I am. And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven.””  When those who arrested Jesus were trying to pin him to the wall—giving them an excuse to crucify Jesus—-Jesus responds with the above statement… “and you will see.”   John tells us:  Revelation 1:7  “Look! He comes with the clouds of heaven. And everyone will see him--even those who pierced him. And all the nations of the earth will weep because of him. Yes! Amen!” EVERYONE will actually see Jesus:  humanists, atheists, modernist, backslidden, unbelievers—everyone. There is a choice today.  # 1.  You can see Him—with eyes of faith— as Saviour, Healer, Sanctifier, Baptizer and Soon Coming King # 2.  You can wait—refuse to obey—and see Him later as King of Kings, Judging all who stand before Him: Revelation 20:11-15 “11 And I saw a great white throne, and I saw the one who was ...