The Son of God—Jesus Is Here For You
Isaiah 61:1–3; Luke 2:41–52
Grace and peace unto you from the one that is, was and will ever be!
Today is still Christmas time. The tree might be down, but the story isn’t over. The baby in the manger didn’t stay a baby. So who is He really? Our Bible readings today answer that: Jesus is the Son of God. But what does that mean for us? It means three simple but powerful things.
1. He Came
to Help (Isaiah 61:1–3)
Before Jesus was born, God gave Isaiah a picture of the One who was coming.
This person would be filled with God’s Spirit, and His job was to:
- Bring good news to the poor.
- Heal broken hearts.
- Free people who are trapped.
- Comfort those who are sad.
That’s
Jesus. He didn’t come to start a new religion or give us more rules. He came
to help. To fix what’s broken in our lives and in our world. Are you
struggling? Are you carrying sadness, regret, or fear? Jesus’ mission is for
you. The Son of God came to lift you up.
2. He Knows
His Father (Luke 2:41–52)
Now, look at Jesus as a boy. Mary and Joseph take Him to Jerusalem when He’s
twelve. On the way home, they realize He’s not with them. They rush back and
find Him in the temple, talking with the teachers. Mary says, “Son, why did you
do this? We’ve been worried!”
And Jesus
says something amazing: “Why were you looking for me? Didn’t you know I had to
be in my Father’s house?”
Even at
twelve, Jesus knows who He is. He knows God is His Father. This isn’t just “God
up in heaven.” This is a close, loving relationship. Jesus is at home with His
Father.
That’s what
it means that He’s the Son of God: He lives in connection with the Father. And
because of that, He can show us what God is really like—not a distant judge,
but a loving Father.
3. He Brings
Joy and New Life (Isaiah 61:10–11)
How does Jesus feel about all this? Isaiah tells us. He says the Messiah
is full of joy—like a bridegroom on his wedding day, dressed up and
celebrating. Why? Because God has clothed Him with salvation and righteousness.
And that joy
spreads. Like a garden that grows and blooms, Jesus’ life and love make things
grow in us. He doesn’t just fix our problems; He gives us a new life. He wraps
us in His goodness, so we can stand before God—not afraid, but accepted and
loved.
What This
Means for Us Today
So, Jesus
isn’t just a nice story from Christmas. He’s the Son of God. That means:
- He Understands Your Hurt—and He
came to heal it.
He Knows the Father—and He can lead you to Him.
- He Gives You a New Start—wrapped
in His love, growing in grace.
Maybe you
feel poor in spirit, or your heart is broken, or you feel stuck. Jesus is here
for that. He is God’s Son, sent for you.
And He
invites you into His family. When you trust Him, God becomes your Father too.
You don’t have to earn it. You just receive it, like a gift.
Closing
Prayer
Lord Jesus,
Son of God, thank You for coming to help us, for showing us the Father, and for
wrapping us in Your love. Take our brokenness and turn it into beauty. Take our
lives and make them grow in You. Help us to live as Your grateful children
today. Amen.
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