Why Did He Come?
“Is it true? Is he really coming to visit our facility?” asked one employee. Another person inquired, “Why would the top dog, the CEO, come to this facility?” In anguish, another suggested, “There will be an announcement of layoffs.” Others quickly replied, “No way, our division is consistently profitable! No CEO would commit to layoffs in a profit center.” Others chimed in with a hopeful, “Maybe he will announce a bonus for all of us.” That remark brought a series of “that will be the day’ comments. The basic question remained, “Why is he coming to visit us?” There were many guesses and suggestions, but all one could do is wait for the day of his arrival.
He did arrive! History confirms His appearance and life on earth. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Transcendent One, lived as a human being on earth. Considering that Jesus, God, visited and lived on earth….for what purpose. Is it conceivable that God did not have a definitive purpose for His entrance into human existence? Of course not! The CEO in the story above certainly had a specific reason for visiting the business center. If a fallible human possessed the intelligence to form specific reasons for a business meeting, certainly God, the Transcendent One, would possess concrete purposes for His very presence on earth and His mingling with mankind.
Jesus Christ appeared on earth to proclaim the “Good News” of the Kingdom of God and mankind’s salvation. There is hope for mankind after life on earth. But He did more than simply deliver a message; Jesus lived the message for all to witness! He poured out His message of love to the extreme, even to offering Himself on a cross for the forgiveness of mankind’s sins.
With the instructions of Jesus to love God and love our neighbors, Jesus challenged mankind to believe in and achieve eternal salvation. Jesus reinforced His commands by living a life that supported love for God and man. But will mankind accept the invitation to follow Jesus and obey His commandments? Will mankind accept salvation or cast it aside for temporal objects? Jesus came purposely to save all from their sins and provide an avenue to eternal life of happiness.
Will mankind reject its opportunity for forgiveness and love! Or will mankind follow Jesus and His Church’s teachings on faith and morals to eternal salvation? The choice is for each man and woman to make. Choose wisely my fellow humans.