Imagine a girl who has just given birth. She looks at her new baby and feels not just the normal bond of a mother and child. She feels not just the love for a child she felt growing inside of her for over nine months, but she feels something more. When she looks at the newborn in front of her something inside of her is stirred. She knows that this little child is not only a son she will raise, but the one who created her
Imagine a young man, newly married. He looks upon his new young family with pride and joy. But he feels something more as well. He feels peace and comfort, knowing what the angel told him is true. He knows that even though he is an imperfect human, he had this time listen to the word of God, and this time he got to be apart of something truly perfect.
Imagine a shepherd, out in fields on a cold, starry night. You are watching your sheep having a normal “day” on the job. Then something special happens. You are told where to go, and you hurriedly make your way. You finally reach your destination and find a young couple and a small helpless baby. You see that this baby is born into circumstances not above you. You immediately worship this small child. You realize this child may be on your social level, but you are not His equal.
Imagine yourself before this child. You know this baby is God in the flesh. He is the one who is all powerful, yet he has chosen to come down as a helpless infant. He is the Alpha and the Omega, yet he has chosen to come into a world full of pain, sorrow, and finalities. He is the creator of all things, yet he has chosen to come to a family who has nothing. He is Jesus, Emmanuel, God with us. What do you do before this new born king?
Christmas is coming. You are decorating your house, getting the gifts, and planning the menu. Don’t forget to get yourself ready as well.
Have a blessed Advent season, and a wonderful Christmas!
