It is interesting to ponder the baby who became a
King. He was brought into the world into
such humble settings. His place of birth
was less than wonderful. His first
swaddling left much to be desired. His
first visitors were farm animals, and then came shepherds fresh from the
fields.
Not a very exciting way to welcome THE KING, was
it?
His birth surprised the establishment of the day as
well. They were looking for a deliverer.
Instead
they got a baby.
They were looking for a warrior to overcome their oppressors.
Instead
they got a baby.
They were looking for a hero.
Instead
they got a baby.
But most of all …
they got love.
Ponder the child in the manger.
Love expressed in the most wholesome, beautiful way.
Love expressed in innocence.
Love expressed in cries in the night, just like the
sounds any normal baby would offer.
Love expressed through a lifestyle of peace, compassion,
caring, passion.
Never before had the world seen
such a life, nor would we ever see it
again in such a pure state.
This baby, this little one named Jesus grew to become …
Well, what do you need this Christ Child to be in your
world?
Do you need …
A friend? He is.
A healer? He is.
A savior? He is.
A comforter? He
is.
A model of integrity? He
is.
A pathfinder? He
is.
A protector? He
is.
What child is this?
Indeed, what child is this!
P Michael
Biggs
Offering
Words of Hope
At Christmas
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