I've been reading Luke 2 over and over again this week. The chapter itself isn't that big. Its size certainly doesn't give credit to the impact its events have had on humanity and our eternity. With Christmas just being two days away and the possibility of being stuck in Des Moines instead of traveling home to see my family and friends, the story in Luke has given me a very content feeling about the whole situation. Mostly because Christmas isn't actually about what we make it. It's about the birth of our savior. And I think what blows my mind the most is that it's not just a story.....but reality. Jesus was born. He was born with a purpose. And he was born for all. It says:
"But the angel of the Lord said to them, "Do not be afraid, for I bring you the good news of great joy that will be for all people. Today in the town of David a savior as has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord." LUKE 2:10-11
Its actually pretty nuts if you really think about it. I could sit at my desk all day and think of all the people I know who I don't think deserve salvation because they are selfish, or always lying, or just not nice, or have hurt someone intentionally, or always have something unkind to say. I myself would certainly fall into each of those categories. I think we all would. But Christ was born for each one of us and suffered for our sins so we can spend an eternity in Heaven. And not because he had to. Because he loved us and chose to do so....in spite of the fact that we are all sometimes selfish, or liars, or unkind. It's pretty humbling when you realize how powerless and unworthy you are before the Lord. But in a good way.
I am thankful for the birth of Christ. I am thankful for His grace. And I am thankful for you!
Merry Christmas.
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