GETTING PAST THE MANGER

GETTING PAST THE MANGER

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Luke 2:1-7 And it happened in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. (This taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be registered, each to his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee to be taxed (out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family line of David). And he took Mary his betrothed wife, being with child. And while they were there, the days for her deliverance were fulfilled. And she brought forth her son, the First-born, and wrapped Him, and laid Him in a manger-- because there was no room for them in the inn.

  Christmas is a wonderful time with baby Jesus receiving much adoration. For those of us that love cuddling little babes, it makes for a special connection.

  But what about beyond Christmas warm fuzzy sentiment?

  Consider our natural mindset: A baby requires our care. As Lord, He requires our caring.

  For me to better think this thru, I paraphrased John 14:15, “If you adore me so much . . . do as I say.”

  It is one thing to adore a helpless little baby, and quite another to esteem the mature Lord that expects His worshippers to follow Him beyond oohing and aahing a diapered child.

  Merry Christmas is not calendar limited unless we make it so. 

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