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March 02

What a difference the coming of one single person has made in the life of the world.

Johannes Gutenberg invented movable type in the 15th century and made the widespread publishing of books (and knowledge) possible. Thomas Edison’s coming made possible the phonograph, incandescent lamp, and many other inventions. Sir Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin. Ludwig Van Beethoven gave the world such magnificent musical works. The list goes on and on.

Then, of course, in our own lives are individuals who have made a difference to us—family members, friends, mentors etc.

Then there’s Jesus.

In Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate, there was a pool called Bethesda, whose waters held healing properties briefly when agitated. Alongside many of the disabled, there was a man so crippled that he could never make it to the healing waters in time. He had been an invalid for 38 years. Then Jesus came.

Lazarus, beloved brother of Mary and Martha of Bethany, was desperately sick. A friend of many in the community, Lazarus was deeply mourned by all, especially his beloved sisters, when he suddenly passed away.

Then Jesus came.

On the evening of the first Easter day, a little group of Christian disciples huddled in a Jerusalem home . . . doors locked in fear. They were uncertain, perplexed, and confused.

Then Jesus came.

“The Son of Man,” Jesus said of himself, “did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Matthew 20:28).

He came and He did.