Luke 2:7a “… she brought forth her firstborn son …”
During the time of Israel, everyone was waiting for the prophetic Messiah to come. They looked forward for Messiah to come from the sky. They did not dream He would be a “babe,” so small, so helpless. What child is this that “God, the Creator” would come into a little tiny baby, just a little baby? The angel announced to the shepherds from Luke 2:11 “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”
He was born with a human form rather than coming in a splendor glory from the sky as a supreme God of all rulers to overcome Roman Empire! People would become fearful of the powerful God in Jesus! But instead Christ chose to grow up among His own people and it was not exactly what they thought He would do. Even His step-brothers doubted Him. He was too human! How could Jesus be “God” in a day-to-day basis? Is it hard to understand God’s ways? This is where we need to trust Him on a day-to-day basis. So trust God today and have a Merry Christmas!
Song: What Child Is This?
1. What Child is this, who, laid to rest,
On Mary’s lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,
While shepherds watch are keeping?
Chorus:
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing;
Haste, Haste to bring Him laud (praise),
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
3. So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh,
Come, rich and poor, to own Him;
The King of kings salvation brings;
Let loving hearts enthrone Him. [Then Chorus]
(William Chatterton Dix
