Why Jesus Came

Well, hey there, lamb chop! Keep that purty lil’ head up and that heart real strong. Life may toss you around like a scarecrow in a tornado, but God’s peace can anchor you better than a stubborn mule planted in the middle of a dirt road ‘a-refusin’ to budge. And as you juggle all the hats the Lord’s handed you: mama hat or daddy hat, work hat, chauffeur hat, referee hat, may His joy fill you fuller than a feed bucket at sunrise.

Now, we’re ‘a-rollin’ into a new season with stores ‘a-switchin’ from winter coats to swimsuits like we’re all a gaggle of migratin’ geese. But before life sweeps us along, it’s worth ‘a-askin’ a question we seem to skip right over way too often: Why did Jesus come?

Let’s all take a lil’ bitty ‘ole minute to mosey on through five real good reasons, quick as a squirrel crossing the road though hopefully with better direction.

First, Jesus showed up to spread the best news this side of glory. Luke 4:18 says, “He was anointed to bring hope to the spiritually poor.” He didn’t just holler out the Good News. He was the Good News. He’s that kind o’ shepherd who keeps on ‘a-showin’ up when the sheep have wandered off into the briar patch again.

Second, He came to gather up the pieces of hearts scattered like chickens after a fox shows up. And bless our lil’ pea pickin; hearts, we break easy. Hearts crack faster than a cheap egg in a hot skillet. But Psalm 147:3 says, “He bandages wounds.” He’s the only One who can fix what duct tape and sweet tea just can’t.

Third, Jesus came to unhook folks from sin the way a farmer frees a goat that’s managed to get itself stuck, again. The devil loves convincing folks they’re fine while they’re all tied up tighter than ‘a-wanderin’ goat stuck in a fence. But Galatians 5:1 reminds us Jesus came to cut the ropes.

Fourth, He came to pick up folks who’d been knocked flatter than a pancake on a hot griddle. Life can flatten you like a possum on a busy highway. In John 10:10, Jesus says His purpose is to give abundant life and hope that rises like biscuits done just right.

Fifth, He came to lay His life on the line for folks who couldn’t save themselves. Mark 10:45 says, “He came to serve and give Himself as a ransom. The perfect sacrifice: the Lamb who laid Himself down so we could stand tall.”

Father, thank You for sending Jesus. Help me center my life around Him, treasure Him, and walk in the hope He brings. Renew my heart and steady my steps. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

Now, sunshine, as you step on out into this fresh day, remember: Jesus didn’t come to polish your manners. He came to rescue your soul. And thank goodness He did, because some days I’m about as put‑together as a rooster ‘a-wearin’ socks. But His grace is firm every time  steadier than a hard-headed mule that’s already made up its mind.

With joy,

Gwen