I think for the longest time, I was certain that Christmas was in fact about Jesus Christ, and not the world. And I still know this to be true…but in such a more deep, and beautiful way. Simply remembering the “reason for the season” is not enough. Jesus Christ’s birth was so important, and crucial to understanding Him and His relationship to us. Our Supreme, Holy, Majestic, Amazing, Perfect, Sinless, Indescribable Lord did not come to us on the highest mountain upon a throne that we could not see Him…He came just like it says in Luke.
From the angel who appeared to the shepherds:
“But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
- Luke 2:10-12
So. This is all to say that the Lord Jesus Christ came to earth wrapped in cloths, in a manger, and born to poor parents, simply for the purpose of having a relationship (and saving us from eternal damnation) with us??
How awesome of a God do we serve? When I reflected on this, it did not seem to far off from Jesus washing His disciples’ feet (and yes, Judas Iscariot’s feet too!).
All He wants to do is know us! And we must never forget that Jesus would give Himself to us on the cross thirty three years later as blameless and unblemished offering for all of our sinful souls.
Merry Christmas.
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