Bible Passage: “‘Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you: He is the Messiah, the Lord.’” (Luke 2:11 NIV)
Scripture Reading: Luke 2:1-21
It’s Christmas Day! The day Christians celebrate the actual, physical birth of our Savior! What an incredible truth!
Merry Christmas to men everywhere! I hope your day is filled with joy, blessings, loved ones, and, of course, food!
As I reflect on what this day means, I can’t help but wonder what some biblical characters would have been thinking of had they been at the manger.
Would Abraham have thought of God’s promise to him fulfilled (Genesis 22:18)?
Would Moses have thought of the One from the burning bush (Exodus 3:2)?
Would Joshua have thought of the Commander of the Armies of the Lord (Joshua 5:14)?
Would David have thought of his Shepherd (Psalm 23:1)?
Would Isaiah have thought of the One to be born of the virgin (Isaiah 7:14)?
Would Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego have thought of the fourth Man (Daniel 3:25)?
Would Jonah have thought of the One who would explain why he spent three nights in a whale (Matthew 12:40)?
I am sure that no matter who would have been at the manger, each one would have seen a bigger picture of the heart of God.
Why?
Because God had just put on flesh and came to dwell among His people (John 1:14).
As you gather with your loved ones today, take a moment to remember that we also gather with “a great cloud of witnesses” around the manger (Hebrews 12:1 NIV) who, too, have reason to celebrate with us, because we all see the same One—our Savior, Messiah, and Lord.
Merry Christmas!
Prayer: Jesus, all I can say is thank You for coming. Amen.
Reflection: Which Old Testament promise/prophecy about Jesus do you appreciate the most? Take time to reflect on it and thank God for keeping His promise today.
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