What I love about Christmas!
ALL THE MIRACLES!
1. God and His plan of Salvation came in the form of a baby!
2. Two women in the same family had miraculous births that were central to God's plan.
3. Mary's virgin birth to the Lord Jesus Christ.
4. Elizabeth was to old to naturally have a child, yet gave birth to John the Baptist.
5. God comforted Joseph with a dream, so that he could take Mary unashamedly, as his wife.
6. The Star! Wow, in all of eternity, the birth of the Lord Jesus was perfectly timed and declared in all the universe, to direct wisemen to the Savior King. Why? For many reasons, I guess, but could one reason be another confirmation to Mary and Joseph that what was really happening to them was of God?
7. God gave the lowest of the low a glimpse of glory by allowing the shepherds to see and hear myriads of angels proclaiming the Savior's birth. God specifically gave the shepherds the message!
8. Mary and Elizabeth lived many miles apart, how did Elizabeth know Mary was pregnant with the Savior when she showed up at her home, unannounced? Wow!!!!!!!
9. Anna in the temple!
10. Simeon in the temple!
God's plan is so amazing, so profound, so miraculous, so AWESOME...I never grow tired of it, year after year. I love it! Yet, Christ does not command us to remember His birth, but rather His death. Luke 22:19, Lord instituted last supper "Do this" He said..."in remembrance of Me." 1 Corinthians 11:24-26 Paul reminds us to keep the command of the Lord and in doing so, we remember His death until He comes. Why? Because Salvation is in the death, not the birth. The Lord is more concerned with repentance and conversion that with mere appreciation for the manger scene. Beloved....Christ our Salvation and way to God is Born!!!!! Hallelujah!!!!!
