Birth of Christ

I would like to talk to you today about the

birth of Christ. It should grip the hearts of

believers with joy and expectation.

History looked forward to that moment,

and now looks backward to His birth.

Indeed, it was a dark night for Israel as

they suffered under Roman rule. Blessed

Hope was present that night. Angels

announced the birth while the stars in the

sky danced with joy. The shepherds, as

well as the wealthy kings and wise men

came to greet Him.

I know that if you had been the inn

keeper that night, two thousand years

ago, you would not have turned Him

away, but what about right now? Have

you welcomed him as your personal

King? There is much that obscures His

presence in our earthly activities and

giving of gifts. Have we ignored the

angel’s announcement?

A Jewish young man from our local ball

team stayed in our home one evening. I

wanted to know what he believed about

Jesus. He said that since Christ had not

returned a few years earlier, some had

lost hope, but his family still attended

worship services several miles away.

I do not know when Jesus will return but

if we are obedient to the Father, we do

not need to know. One day, the long

watch will be over; We will hug and love

those who are with Jesus.

Father, Thank you for the Blessed Hope

and Promise of His glorious appearing.

Even so, Lord Jesus, come.

Amen.