by Rev. Dr. Reginald F. Davis, Pastor First Baptist
This holiday season is a time to not only come to Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sin and become a new creature; but it is a time to say, “Happy Birthday” to the greatest human being who ever graced this planet. “All the armies that ever marched, all the navies that ever sailed, all the parliaments that ever sat, and all the kings that ever reigned put together have not affected the life of [people] on this earth as much as [this] one solitary life.” Every Christmas we say, “Happy Birthday Jesus.” We know it was a great sacrifice to leave your royalty, your glory, your majesty and your power in heaven and come to this dark and evil world to save us. We don’t know how old you were before you come to us, but we are glad that you came to grant us the right to the tree of life. For this we say, “Happy Birthday Jesus!” We may not understand biologically and scientifically the Immaculate Conception, but “Happy Birthday Jesus!” Your coming into the world caused sorrow to flood the streets of Bethlehem Rachel weeping for her children because King Herod had many children killed two years old and under to destroy you, but “Happy Birthday Jesus!” The star guided the wise men from the east so they could find you to say, “Happy Birthday Jesus!” They gave you gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to say, “Happy Birthday Jesus!” These gifts were fine but the real gift was you. “Happy Birthday Jesus!”
Worship Service: 11 AM – each Sunday
Sunday School: 9:30 AM – each Sunday
First Baptist Church 727 Scotland Street
Williamsburg, VA 23185
http://www.firstbaptistchurch1776.org/