The Reason Why

At the heart of this message lies a profound truth from Isaiah 7:13-14 that challenges our understanding of God's response to human brokenness. We discover that even when we grow wearisome to one another, even when our sin and struggles seem overwhelming, God's answer is not condemnation but compassion. His response to our burden is not rejection but redemption through the virgin birth of Emmanuel. This sermon takes us from the Old Testament promise to John 3:16, revealing that God's gift of His Son was not given because we deserved it, but because we desperately needed it. The distinction is crucial: God gave Jesus as a gift based on our need, not our merit. We're reminded that while Satan corrupts what God creates, turning love into lust and faith into fear, God's nature as love itself remains unchanging. The Christmas story becomes more than historical fact; it becomes personal proof that God pursued us while we were still sinners, demonstrating His love when we couldn't earn it, find it, or deserve it. This message calls us to recognize that the same grace extended to us must flow through us to others who weary us, because God never grew weary with us.