And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the Glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising GOD, and saying, Glory to GOD in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. (Luke 2:6-14)
Let us not be like Zacharias and have doubts.
Let us not be like the inn and too full for Him.
Let us not be like Herod and Jerusalem intolerant and troubled by His Kingship.
Let us not be like the Priests and Scribes knowing the Scriptures but indifferent to the Messiah.
Instead, let us join with Gabriel and announce His coming.
Let us join with Mary and surrender to His Will, pondering all things.
Let us join His cousin John and leap for Joy.
Let us join the Angel host and proclaim His praises.
Let us join the shepherds and find Him, telling all who will hear of Whom we have found.
Let us join the wise men and worship Jesus Christ, presenting ourselves and our gifts to Him.
And if you don't have a covenant relationship with Jesus Christ through faith in His finished work on the Cross of Calvary, surrender to Him on His terms and be born again. Jesus loves you and wants to give you a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting. Believe His Word and receive the greatest Christmas gift ever given, forgiveness of your sIn, and the Salvation which GOD so freely offers you.
In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet