Jesus’ story is incredible—miraculous from start to finish. His birth was foretold centuries before it happened: "The virgin will conceive, have a son, and name him Immanuel" (Isaiah 7:14, CSB). When the time came, Jesus was born through a miracle, fulfilling this prophecy: "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God" (Luke 1:35, CSB). 

 

Jesus lived a life unlike any other. He was perfect, never sinned, and showed us what God’s love truly looks like. His mission was clear from the start: "The Spirit of the Lord God is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives" (Isaiah 61:1, CSB). Everything He did—from healing the sick to calming storms—proved that He was who He said He was: the Son of God.

 

But Jesus didn’t just live an extraordinary life; He faced an extraordinary death. He willingly died on the cross, taking the punishment for our sins: "But he was pierced because of our rebellion, crushed because of our iniquities; punishment for our peace was on him, and we are healed by his wounds" (Isaiah 53:5, CSB). Three days later, He rose from the dead, just as He promised: "But God raised him up, ending the pains of death, because it was not possible for him to be held by death" (Acts 2:24, CSB). This wasn’t just a comeback—it was the ultimate victory over sin and death.

 

After His resurrection, Jesus didn’t just disappear. He appeared to His disciples, proving He was alive, and then ascended into heaven: "He was taken up as they were watching, and a cloud took him out of their sight" (Acts 1:9, CSB). Before He left, He gave them—and us—a mission and a promise: "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come on you, and you will be my witnesses" (Acts 1:8, CSB).

 

Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection weren’t just random events—they were part of God’s plan to defeat the enemy and bring us back into a relationship with Him. The Old Testament pointed to this, and the New Testament shows it fulfilled. Jesus is inviting you to be part of this story. All it takes is believing in Him and accepting what He’s done for you: "If you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved" (Romans 10:9, CSB).

 

This is the good news—the gospel. Jesus is alive, and He’s calling you to experience His love, forgiveness, and purpose. If you’re ready to take that step, it starts with a simple prayer.

 

Salvation Prayer

God, I believe that Jesus is Your Son, born through a miracle, who lived a perfect life, died for my sins, and rose from the dead. I’m sorry for the wrong things I’ve done, and I ask for Your forgiveness. I confess that Jesus is Lord, and I believe in my heart that You raised Him from the dead. I ask You to come into my life, change me, and fill me with Your Holy Spirit. Thank You for Your love, grace, and the new life You offer. In Jesus’ name, Amen.