The Birth That Changed the World!

In the year of 1809, the world was in great turmoil. War was the coffee house conversation and newspaper headlines.  In 1809, Napoleon was sweeping through Austria, killing everything insight as blood flowed freely on the battlefield.

As the war raged on, nobody cared about babies being born that year.  No thought of who might be the next writer, President, or Prime Minister to help change the world for the better.  The births of 1809 were much like the birth of Jesus; everyone was preoccupied with the events of the day.  Out of a war torn year of 1809 came some extraordinary births:

 William Gladstone was born in Liverpool, England. He was destined to become one of  England’s Prime ministers.

Alfred Tennyson was born in Somersby, England.  He would become a great writer and help shape literacy.

Oliver Wendell Holmes was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts.  He was   considered one of the best writers of the 19^th century.  

            

Edgar Allen Poe began his life in Boston, Massachusetts.  He was known as an  nspiring writer. 

Abraham Lincoln was born in a rugged cabin in Hardin County, Kentucky.  He became the 16^th President of the United States and helped abolish slavery.

It is true to say that Napoleon was a force to be reckoned with in 1809, but it is also true that Gladstone, Tennyson, Holmes Poe and Lincoln would greatly impact the world for generations to come. 

More so than War Generals, Presidents, Prime Ministers and writers that came out of 1809, there would be a birth that would be the most significant and the most controversial of them all.  The birth would take place around 5 B.C.  The place was a stable.  The timing was during a census.  The parents were Mary and Joseph, a normal family among the rest of the crown that swarmed Bethlehem for the counting of the people.  Scriptures says that the baby to be born will be named Jesus, for he will save the people from their sins. 

As God set into motion the significant births that will help shape the literary world or congressional offices, God also set into motion the redemptive plan for his children. Without Jesus’ birth, there would no Joy to the World…let earth receive her king! Jesus’ life will open the gates of redemption, which means to experience freedom from our sins.  The Apostle Paul said, to the church at Ephesus in 1:7 – “In Him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.”

Jesus life brought about Reconciliation for all of God’s children.  It was a bringing together and experiencing hope!  Romans 5:11 says,  “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.” 

The life of Jesus made way for a strong and vibrant Relationship with God!  The Apostle Paul also said, “For since our friendship with God was restored by the death of his Son while we were still his enemies, we will certainly be saved through the life of his Son.”  Romans 5:10

Salvation is about a relationship with Jesus!  It is about accepting him.  Loving him.  Serving Him.  And, allowing him to be Lord of your life!  Jesus’ birth is very important and to celebrate it shows our desire to be connected fully to our Savior. 

May Christmas be in each of us throughout the year.  May each of us display hope and grace and peace in our relationships with one another.  Merry Christmas and Happy 2015

Remember, Be God Controlled!

Brian