Long-term Solution!

For Thursday, December 30, 2021

Luke 2:38b NLT: “Anna talked about the child (Jesus) to everyone who had been waiting expectantly for God to rescue Jerusalem.”

When I read this scripture, my surprise isn’t that baby Jesus is special. We all know that! My surprise is that an entire nation of people would be awaiting God’s rescue!

Living under the Roman government, Israelites we looking for a political solution. Instead, God sent a spiritual solution, a way to redeem their souls, their eternal essence. With Jesus, people could now spend eternity in the presence of the Lord!

Romans occupation was only a short-term problem, whereas the condition of one’s soul is an eternal need. God sent a long-term solution; God sent hope for the world!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

Jesus in the City Fellowship, 3249 30th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55406