Christmas Day - It Really Happened

 Christmas Day

Christmas -- it really happened!  God came to our planet.  We may never comprehend how or even why He chose to do this but, the fact remains He came. 

Jesus was born as the prophets foretold, conceived by an act of God, born of a virgin. He was born at the time, in the place, and to the people God planned from before creation. 

Throughout time God sent signs so people could recognize Him as God come to save them.  Some did. Some didn’t.  The fact is, God has come.  God is here.  God is with us.  

The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. 

Isaiah 7:14

We are significant people because of our connection to God through Jesus Christ, whose birth we celebrate today. 

Throughout His life Jesus clearly demonstrated who He was, as He taught and healed the people.  Jesus drew individuals to Himself with His mysterious power and tender compassion.  Jesus invites us to respond to Him on this Christmas day.

Yet I was the one who taught Israel to walk. I took my people up in my arms, but they did not acknowledge that I took care of them. I drew them to me with affection and love. I picked them up and held them to my cheek; I bent down to them and fed them. 

Hosea 11:3-4

Heavenly Father, The coming of Jesus to our world, and to us, is a powerful witness to the truth that our ordinary and simple lives matter You, the God who created us. 

Thank You that when we turn to You, we are assured of Your love for us and Your acceptance of us through Your son Jesus.  His birth changes everything for us. 

Our lives have meaning and purpose because of Jesus.  Help us to live in that joy and step by step do these days with You, Immanuel. God who is with us. Amen

Have a blessed and happy Christmas celebration.