Wasn't the birth of Jesus unique? The Bible in Mathew 1-18 tells us “ Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. To many of us, Christmas Day people gather with family and friends to enjoy a festive meal and exchange gifts as they celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
Unlike any other baby, the one born that night in Bethlehem was unique in all of history. He was not created by a human father and mother . He had a heavenly pre-existence ( John 1:1-3 , 14 ). He is God, the Son— Creator of the universe ( Philippians 2:5-11 ). This is why Christmas is called the incarnation , a word which means “in the flesh.” In the birth of Jesus, the eternal, all-powerful and all-knowing Creator came to earth in the flesh .
But why would God do such a thing? Why would he come as a baby, instead of appearing in power and majesty? Why make himself a true man and live among us, when he knew full well how terribly he would be treated? He did it out of LOVE - He came to Earth to be a sacrificial lamb to pay for our sins.
This Christmas think about His love to the world, ask yourself if Jesus is already born in your heart. All He wanted is for us all to get eternal life.
Shockingly Jesus humbly came to earth -He did not come as a powerful king or a superman; he came as a baby dependent on others for his physical care. What a loving King we have.
T he historic record of the birth of Christ can be found in Matthew 1:18-25 and Luke 2:1-20 . Make a difference this Christmas.
