Saturday, December 7, 2013

The greatest miracle of all! Isaiah 9:6

Isaiah 9:6

For to us a child is born,
    to us a son is given,
    and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
    Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
    Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.


So what was the most amazing miracle about the Christmas Story?

Was it the angels appearances to Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds?

Was it the star that shined in the sky and the Wise men who traveled so far to follow it?

Was it the virgin birth?

Was it the choice for Jesus parents lowly and humble Mary and Joseph?

I think that the biggest miracle is Christ Birth.   Jesus our Lord humbly entering the world as a baby.  Never mind that it seems unfitting for a king!   Never mind that Mary and Joseph could find no room in the inn.  But how could God fit inside a mothers womb?  How could Jesus be fully human and fully God at the same time?  God incarnate..... really?   That's the mystery that I can't comprehend. 

Yes Isaiah proclaims, "For unto us a child is born. Unto us a son is given and the government will be upon his shoulders."

God with us.  Emmanuel!  That is the most wonderful and the most amazing miracle of all.

With that one miracle everything changes doesn't it!  Hope is reborn and peace seems possible even in our world today!

God with us.  Think about that this morning?  Think about the Holy Spirit that Jesus sent to live inside of us?

The star and the angels were more flashy.  The three kings from a far more royal looking.  The virgin birth is more controversial.   But the true star of Christmas was a small baby born in a manger bed.

Have you made Jesus the star of your life?   Does he have first place in your heart?  Christmas is a reminder of another miracle that happens every day as people put there hope, trust and life in the hands of their Savior.

To Ponder: Why don't you renew your faith in that miracle today?

 Our salvation in Christ is a miracle that each of us can have a part in this morning.  Yes, All of us can join the Christmas story!  Because Jesus came for us.

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