Today is a special day, not only because it is December 25th, but also because it is the day we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As the apostle John wrote in John 1:14, "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth."
As we reflect on the miracle of the incarnation, let us remember the prophecy of Isaiah 9:6, which says, "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." Jesus is not just a child, but also the Son of God, who came to earth to save us from our sins.
As Charles Spurgeon once said, "The incarnation of Christ is the greatest event in history. It is the culmination of God's plan to save humanity from sin and death. It is the fulfillment of all the Old Testament prophecies and promises. It is the foundation of our faith and the hope of our salvation."
So let us rejoice in the birth of Jesus, and let us give thanks to God for his great love and mercy towards us. As we celebrate this day with our families and friends, let us also remember those who are less fortunate than us, and let us share the love of Christ with them.
In closing, let us pray:
"Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for sending your Son, Jesus Christ, to be born as a human being, to live among us, and to die on the cross for our sins. Thank you for your great love and mercy towards us. Help us to remember the true meaning of Christmas and to share the love of Christ with others. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Scripture references: John 1:14, Isaiah 9:6, Charles Spurgeon quote from "The Treasury of David" on Psalm 45:7.
