As Christians, we are looking for the second coming of Jesus, the Messiah. What is the meaning of messiah? Messiah means essentially the anointed. This idea comes from the anointing with oil of a ruler, whether it be a king or a priest. In the Old Testament, the use of Messiah implies a coming king. The prophets gave a composite picture of the Messiah as one who comes with authority from God, who comes to save and establish a new world order. He comes with power...
Jesus is a savior for those who will come to God through him. Let's recognize that there's a divine principle operating in his death and resurrection. That principle involves a response from us, a recognition of sin in ourselves, a desire for a higher moral life, a willingness to accept God's way of life, and a desire to participate in the forgiveness of sins which is available through Christ, through his death.
Have you ever watched a hummingbird? His wings go a thousand times a minute. He can move up and down, forwards and backwards. He can stay motionless in midair. He seems to defy gravity. He's so different from other birds like the eagle or the hawk or like the king fisher who dives into the water and comes up with the fish. The beauty of birds, their efficiency for their style of life, all speak of a great designer. Wherever you look in nature it all speaks of a great creator...