THE REASON FOR...

They have all turned aside; together they have become corrupt; there is none who does good, not even one. (Psalm 14:3  ESV)

What is the reason for Christmas, Good Friday, Easter and your baptism? These momentous events occurred because “no one does good, not even one.”  All of us need a Savior from our sins.

Jesus was born on Christmas, died on Good Friday and rose on Easter Sunday so that sinners like you and me could be saved. And then there is your baptism when your personal lack of goodness was completely washed away.

Baptized into Your name most Holy, 

O Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,

I claim a place, though weak and lowly, 

Among Your saints, Your chosen host.

Buried with Christ and dead to sin, 

Your Spirit now shall live within.

(Lutheran Service Book, CPH 2006, #590 stanza 1)

Heavenly Father, I admit that I am a sinner. Thank you for Christmas, Good Friday, Easter, and my baptism. In Jesus’ saving name. Amen.