CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
Celebrate the Baby
There is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord Luke 2:11
Why do we celebrate Jesus' birthday so differently from other birthdays? When it's time to honor historical figures who have a day set aside for them, we don't think about them as babies.We remember him for his contributions as an adult.
For Jesus, though, it is proper that today we celebrate Him as a Child. Think about it. When He was born, Shepherds came to honor Him (Lk 2:15-16). Later, wise-men brought Him gifts (Mt 2:8-12). These people had no idea what Christ would eventually accomplish. But they were right in doing what they did, because Jesus' birth was the most remarkable event in human history.
Jesus as a baby was remarkable because He was God in human form. He was the creator of the universe visiting this planet. Never shrink from celebrating this baby at Christmas. Marvel at his incarnation,and stand in awe of a wiggly baby who had created His worshipers. Then step back in wonder, for the story gets even better. This divine baby grew into a perfect man who willingly died for your sins and mins.
Celebrate the baby, but trust the Saviour. That's how to make Christmas complete.
Celebrate the Baby
There is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord Luke 2:11
Why do we celebrate Jesus' birthday so differently from other birthdays? When it's time to honor historical figures who have a day set aside for them, we don't think about them as babies.We remember him for his contributions as an adult.
For Jesus, though, it is proper that today we celebrate Him as a Child. Think about it. When He was born, Shepherds came to honor Him (Lk 2:15-16). Later, wise-men brought Him gifts (Mt 2:8-12). These people had no idea what Christ would eventually accomplish. But they were right in doing what they did, because Jesus' birth was the most remarkable event in human history.
Jesus as a baby was remarkable because He was God in human form. He was the creator of the universe visiting this planet. Never shrink from celebrating this baby at Christmas. Marvel at his incarnation,and stand in awe of a wiggly baby who had created His worshipers. Then step back in wonder, for the story gets even better. This divine baby grew into a perfect man who willingly died for your sins and mins.
Celebrate the baby, but trust the Saviour. That's how to make Christmas complete.
