“For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.” (Romans 1:20 NLT)
Today is Jesus’ Birthday. It was not a surprise party. And what’s more, you and I received the gift. You and I do not deserve any gifts, but still there was one gift wrapped on that day that brought eternal life to all.
What a wonderful giver. The angel came and first came and told Mary she was chosen as the Mother of God’s Son. The angel came to Joseph and told him what he needed to do. The angel came and told the shepherds they would find a gift, wrapped and ready to be revealed.
What’s interesting is that God had planned this birthday party even before He planned the universe. In His wisdom and power He wanted to live among us. He walks with us. He talks, laughs, cries, and fellowships with us. He arrived as a gift and the gift continues for eternity.
That first Christmas, the heavens declared the glory of God! By looking into a night sky filled with stars, the shepherds learned about God. The night sky so limitless was suddenly filled to capacity with angels shouting and praising God. About that same time some Magi or “King-makers” also looked into the sky and saw God. They knew they had a long road ahead of them and they would not stop until they found the gift. Since the universe appears almost limitless, so God must also have no limits. God does not live in time and space. God lives in eternity.
The universe God created literally pulsates with energy, He must be all powerful.
Since the universe is wonderfully complex and contains intelligent life, God must possess all knowledge. Since the universe contains feeling and emotions and love and human relations, God must have a love that knows no limits. It is a personal love.
It is the love of a baby in a manger. He was born to die. No person took His life. He gave up His life for you and me. He died so you and I could have our re-birth day. We are new creations.
How do you explain the meaning of Christmas in just a few words? Well the best way I know is this: "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (John 3:16 KJV)
Marvel at THE GIFT He has given today!
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