SALVATION IS BORN!

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The scriptures. May God bless the reading of His holy word.

While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped Him in bands of cloth, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.

But he did not consummate their marriage until she gave birth to a son. And he gave Him the name Jesus.

Luke 2:6-7 (NRSV), Matthew 1:25 (NIV)

This ends today’s reading from God's holy word. Thanks be to God.

It had been a long, arduous journey covering many, many miles over a period of days. It would have been difficult for nearly anyone but especially hard for a woman who was near time to give birth.

But Joseph and Mary made it safely to Bethlehem, the town of David, in order to register in a census ordered by then Roman ruler Caesar Augustus. Their arrival fulfilled at least part of the prophecy of old concerning the Messiah, the part that placed the event in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2).

Tired and weary from their travel, the young couple looked for a place to rest. For days they had slept huddled together under the stars, trying to keep warm from the chill of night. They looked forward to a nice warm room in the town inn, a secure place just in case Mary had to deliver her child in Bethlehem.

There was only one problem.

The inn was full. There was no room for Joseph and Mary. No room for the coming of the Savior of the world.

Desperate for any shelter, Joseph and Mary accepted the offer of a nearby stable, spending the night amidst the animals within. And during that evening, Mary gave birth to her firstborn son. She swaddled Him in bands of cloth and laid Him to rest in a manger. Joseph gave Him the name Jesus.

The Messiah, the King of kings and Lord of lords, the Savior of the world had come, brought into the world without fanfare. No one in Bethlehem was present to celebrate with Joseph and Mary. They treasured their son alone, God’s only Son entrusted to their care.

In fulfilling the prophecies of old, Jesus came in humble surroundings and humility would define His life and ministry when He grew older. And although there was no room for him in Bethlehem’s inn, He has occupied the hearts, minds, and souls of all who would invite Him ever since.

As we celebrate His coming this Christmas day, have you allowed God to give you the greatest gift He has ever granted to the world? Have you accepted Jesus into your life and received the promise of eternal life He brings?

For Christmas is about Christ, Jesus Christ who was born to save us all in a lowly Bethlehem stable.

Rejoice in Him and celebrate today.

Have a blessed day!

Amen.

In Christ,

Mark
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