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The beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. (Mark 1:1)
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. … And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:1, 14)
Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. (Matthew 1:18a)
At Christmas we celebrate the time God did something absolutely new, something nobody had ever heard before. As human beings, we are used to gods who rule heaven and earth … powerful gods who demand to be worshipped … gods who expect people to sacrifice to them. Every nation on earth has a god like that.
But who has a God like this one, who comes down from heaven to become a Man Himself? Who becomes a baby, lying in a manger, worshipped by shepherds. Who has a God who humbles Himself to serve, not to be served, and to give His life as a ransom for many? Who has a God who suffers and dies on a cross, and then rises to live again forever—all so that He can share that everlasting life with anyone who trusts in Him?
We do. We have that God—because He has made us His own. And this God who made us and redeemed us now calls us to trust Him.
WE PRAY: Dear Lord, as I hear the story of Your coming once again, let Your Holy Spirit give me true faith in You. Amen.
Reflection Questions:
- When did you first hear about Jesus?
- Who have you told about Jesus?
- What difference does Jesus make in your life?
Advent Devotions were written by Dr. Kari Vo.
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