But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.” Luke 2:10
The Christmas story, Heaven’s glory, its Prince of Peace, has come to begin the long promised work of love. The sky opened and the angels proclaimed good news, joy and hope. Just as you and I would be, the shepherds in the fields were a little astounded and yet, the comfort of God’s presence fell on them and their lives were forever changed as they left their livelihoods and went in search of their eternity.
That tiny beautiful baby, the Son of God and Son of Man, came for one reason only, to die for you and me. The scripture accounts from Luke are full of wondrous beauty, just as the season we celebrate fills our windows and streets with glitter and shine. BUT, He came to die, for all people.
Christmas gives much to celebrate, but for the LAMB OF GOD, it was a choice to leave His Throne as King of Kings and come as a helpless infant, grow to manhood, fast for forty days, struggle with satan, live as an itinerant missionary and become the victim of man’s greed for power and self autonomy that ended in the most violent, humiliating death imaginable.
Why would a King bother? It was no bother, because you are loved.
Have a Blessed Day,
Gretchen