Topic: Celebrate The Child

There is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. --Luke 2:11

Why do we celebrate Jesus' birthday so differently from other birthdays? When it's time to honor historical figures who have a day set aside for them, we don't think about them as babies. We don't have pictures of cute little Abe Lincoln in his log cabin in Kentucky. No, we remember him for his contributions as an adult.

For Jesus, though, it is proper on Christmas to celebrate Him as a child. Think about it. When He was born, shepherds came to honor Him (Lk. 2:15-16). Later, the Magi brought Him gifts (Mt. 2:8-12). These people had no idea what Christ would eventually accomplish. However, they were right in doing what they did, because Jesus' birth was the most remarkable event in human history.

Jesus as a baby was remarkable because He was God in human form. He was the Creator of the universe visiting this planet. Never shrink from celebrating this baby at Christmas. Marvel at His incarnation, and stand in awe of a wiggly baby who had created His worshipers. Then step back in wonder, for the story gets even better. This divine baby grew into a perfect man who willingly died for your sins and mine.

Celebrate the child, but trust the Savior. That's how to make Christmas complete. --JDB

How wonderful that we on Christmas morn,
Though centuries have passed since Christ was born,
May worship still the Living Lord of men,
Our Savior, Jesus, Babe of Bethlehem. --Hutchings

A wise man today will bow not only at the manger but also at the cross.

Data Source: Our Daily Bread

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