For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.  And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the baby wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.  And suddenly there was with the angels a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.  Luke 2:.11-14

During this season when so many focus on the baby Jesus, I would like you to also think of Jesus the man, the Savior.  Jesus described himself as a “door” or a gate that leads men to salvation.  We know that if we want to get to something we have to take that first step; that first step toward our salvation is through Jesus.

And his name shall be called “Wonderful”, “Counselor”, “The Mighty God”, “The Everlasting Father” And “The Prince of Peace”.   This is what I want people to remember about the birth of our Lord and Savior; not about the baby, but about the Man.  We know that Jesus came into this world to seek and save that which was lost.   Jesus was a humble person who loved his disciples, as he showed them by washing their feet, setting an example of service.   And he would pay the ultimate sacrifice for you and me.

Jesus also described himself as the “Way” to get to the Father.  When we want to find a location or destination we will map quest it to find the direct path to our destination.  If Heaven is our destination we have only to look at Jesus to find the Father.  Jesus and God the father are one.

He also described himself as a “Savior”, to call all sinners to repentance, to save them from their sins.

“And she shall bring forth a Son, and thou shall call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins. Matthew 1:21

Brothers and Sisters, let us fix our minds on Jesus the man.   He does not want us to worry, but to put our trust in Him.  We know Jesus has gone to prepare a place for you and me.  We also know that nothing will separate us from the love of the Father, not even death or life!  What a reassuring promise!

 “For the wages of sin is death, but the “Gift” of God is eternal life!” Romans 6:23

Sheryl and I would like to wish everyone at Summit a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year. Our hope is that the new year will draw everyone closer to our Lord and Savior and to his Church family at Summit.  We hope this will be a great year.  We love you all, and know that you are in our prayers.