Who is this baby we call Jesus?
The Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said "Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit; she will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins" Matthew 1:20-21. As we think of all the blessings of Christmas and the joy of family, gifts, and holiday cheer, let us not forget that Jesus came to save us from our sins. His very name tells us his mission. His very name tells us that he was sent from God as God’s Christmas present to each one of us willing to accept this divine gift of love.
When we think of the Christmas season, we think of a tiny little baby lying in a manger. But we need to understand that there is more than a baby in the Nativity scene. The baby would one day grow up and give himself as a sacrifice for our sins so that we might be saved. That’s why I find pictures of the drummer boy or Santa Claus bowing in the manger so inappropriate. Jesus represented more than a gift and more than a holiday. The shepherds came to worship the one who was to be the Savior. The wise men also came to Jesus and understood the significance of Christ’s birth. So please go and be Merry, celebrate Christ's birth!
This little baby was God’s salvation to the world. When we think of Christmas, let us remember the significance of the name. Joseph called his name ... Jesus. He did that because Jesus was God’s salvation for all of humanity.
(I will get off my podium now!!!!!)
Have a very Merry Christmas and God Bless you all!
Stay on the podium! Amen and God Bless you. God is so good... he has blessed us richly. Love Ya!
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