Finding God in It's A Wonderful Life - Part 7

What if you had never been born? This haunting question forms the spiritual backbone of a powerful exploration that connects the classic film 'It's a Wonderful Life' with profound biblical truths. We're invited to consider how one life—our life—touches countless others in ways we may never fully comprehend. Through George Bailey's journey, we discover a mirror reflecting our own significance in God's grand design. The sermon draws us into the story of Moses, a baby who should never have survived Pharaoh's murderous decree, yet became the deliverer of an entire nation. Without Moses, there would be no Exodus, no Ten Commandments, no Promised Land. Similarly, without us, there would be an 'awful hole' in the lives of those around us. But the most staggering consideration comes when we ask: What if Jesus had never been born? The world would remain frozen in spiritual winter, always cold but never Christmas. No forgiveness, no hope, no salvation. This message challenges us to recognize that from before our conception, God has orchestrated our steps to positively impact others. We are fearfully and wonderfully made, with divine fingerprints all over our existence. The doctrine of kenosis—Christ's self-emptying to become human—reminds us that true greatness comes through servant-hearted sacrifice, just as George Bailey repeatedly denied himself for others. We're called to see our lives not as accidents or burdens, but as essential threads in the tapestry of history that God is weaving for His glory.