It is crucial for us to understand who Jesus is because, in a world with countless religions, none has had the profound impact that Jesus Christ has had on humanity. If Jesus had not come into this world, it would likely have been consumed by chaos and destruction by now. The world would have been filled with hatred and anger, and concepts like mercy, compassion, charity, and forgiveness might never have existed.

For the first time in history, Jesus introduced the words “compassion” and “mercy” to humanity. Before Him, the sick, lepers, and those of lower castes were rejected and cast out. People deemed “worthless” by society were ignored or marginalized. Jesus was the one who reached out to these “untouchables,” showing compassion and mercy to those whom the world had abandoned. He embraced sinners, criminals, prostitutes, and all those considered the worst by societal standards. Jesus loved them, accepted them, and transformed their lives.

This radical change in how people were treated began with Jesus Christ. Throughout history, most people believed in a single God—Jesus Christ. No other religious leader has had the same profound, lasting impact on humanity as He has.

John 8:36 -So, if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.

Indeed, nobody in this world can set us free. No medicine, no psychology, no therapies, no yoga, no powers of this world and no world leaders can set us free. 

Romans 10:12-13 – For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on him. For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

We may wonder if Jesus is Christ is Saviour, how is it that so many people still do not believe in Him? There are so many who are so-called Christians leaving Christian and going away 

1 Corinthians 2: 14 – Those who are nonspiritual do not receive the gifts of God’s Spirit, for they are foolishness to them, and they are unable to understand them because they are spiritually discerned.

Jeremiah 33:3 – Call to me, and I will answer you and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.

The greatest gift and the profound, hidden truths will be revealed to us if we call on Jesus and earnestly seek Him. When we call on God, He will uncover the mysteries of Jesus Christ and make His spiritual secrets known to us. Many Christians, however, fail to seek God in this way, which is why their faith weakens—they do not understand the deeper truths because these secrets remain hidden from them. Simply identifying as a Christian is not enough; we must actively call on God and the name of Jesus, seeking His presence and guidance to experience the fullness of His revelation.

2 Kings 2:19-22 – Now the people of the city said to Elisha, “The location of this city is good, as my lord sees, but the water is bad, and the land is unfruitful.” He said, “Bring me a new bowl, and put salt in it.” So they brought it to him. Then he went to the spring of water and threw the salt into it and said, “Thus says the Lord: I have made this water wholesome; from now on neither death nor miscarriage shall come from it.” So the water has been wholesome to this day, according to the word that Elisha spoke.

Sometimes, everything around us may seem perfect—our home is beautiful, the family is loving, the location is ideal, and the job is great—but still, there is no true happiness. The couple may be wonderful individuals, but they lack unity and connection in their relationship, constantly arguing when together. The children may be good, yet they struggle with addictions or unhealthy behaviors. Even with a good job, there might be a lack of financial stability, with no meaningful income or salary to show for it. Despite outward appearances, something deeper is missing, leaving a sense of emptiness.

Hebrews 9:13 – For if the blood of goats and bulls and the sprinkling of the ashes of a heifer sanctifies those who have been defiled so that their flesh is purified,

We need to believe this, in every Holy Eucharist we receive the body of Jesus Christ, we receive His blood. This blood of Jesus cleanses us from all our sins, sickness, every affliction, every impurity, every uncleanness. 

Numbers 21: 4 – 9 – From Mount Hor they set out by the way to the Red Sea, to go around the land of Edom, but the people became discouraged on the way. The people spoke against God and against Moses, “Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no food and no water, and we detest this miserable food.” Then the Lord sent poisonous serpents among the people, and they bit the people, so that many Israelites died. The people came to Moses and said, “We have sinned by speaking against the Lord and against you; pray to the Lord to take away the serpents from us.” So Moses prayed for the people. And the Lord said to Moses, “Make a poisonous serpent, and set it on a pole, and everyone who is bitten shall look at it and live.” So Moses made a serpent of bronze and put it upon a pole, and whenever a serpent bit someone, that person would look at the serpent of bronze and live.

In the same when we look at Jesus, we will have eternal life, we will be saved. All the poison from our body will disappear. The Nativity Annunciation, the Nativity Story and Christmas is for us, for we are Christians. Christmas is so important for us because of this, Christmas is a big celebration for us because Jesus Christ is the biggest gift, the hidden gift. The hidden secret is revealed to us through Jesus Christ. 

Transcribed by Jusfica Lobo