As the father of six, I have been privileged to wake up on six Christmas mornings and hold my infant child. I would stare at my baby in wonder, knowing that the Lord Jesus came to earth looking just like the infant in my arms. Despite all this experience with infants and Christmas, I have never been able to fathom the truth that God came to earth as a Baby.
Before the first Christmas, no one could see the face of God and hope to remain alive (Ex 33:20). A mere glance from the Lord threw the mighty Egyptian army into a fatal panic (Ex 14:24ff). Since the sovereign God of creation planned to become flesh (Jn 1:14), why would He come to earth in weak infancy rather than in adult strength? Some reasons could be:
Jesus has beautiful feet and holy arms (Is 52:7, 10). He lives among us (Jn 1:14). Jesus is born! Live in His love (Jn 15:9).
| PRAYER: | Jesus, I give You the birthday present You want: my life. |
| PROMISE: | "Any who did accept Him He empowered to become children of God." –Jn 1:12 |
| PRAISE: | Praise Jesus, helpless Infant yet sovereign Lord, our Help, our Love, our Life! |
Reprinted with permission from Presentation Ministries, a lay association of the Catholic Church that focuses on evangelization and discipleship through Bible teaching, daily Mass, the charisms of the Holy Spirit, and Small Christian Community. Their ministries include:
· One Bread, One Body
· Daily Bread Radio Program
· Annual Bible Institute
· Discipleship Retreats
· Guadalupe Bible College