Morning Moments

Luke 2:1-21 will be our focus for the next few days as we approach Christmas, but don't forget that it is the Incaranation that we are to see; "The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us" said John, "and we beheld His glory, the glory of the only begotten son of God." Again, John said, "We are writing to you that your joy may be full, and that you may fellowship with us, for truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ."

It is also important to remember that the shepherds witnessed the Word as a baby, but it was not until later that the Magi witnessed the baby as an small boy.

This is merely the overview outline that we shall enlarge upon in the coming week.

The birth of Jesus and the shepherd’s visit Lk 2:1-21

The Guidance of God “registered”
Luke does not say that the “taxing” was collected at this time, but rather that people were registered. It was probable that only holders of inherited property had to go to their home town to register; possible Joseph was owner of the house where the Wise men later found the family. While he was in Nazareth he would have rented it out to others, who could not be asked to move for his short stay.

The Gift of God “delivered”
For at least 4000 years the host of heaven and the holy of earth had waited and watched for this moment…the fullness of time, when God would step from the portals of glory to this planet of grief, in the person of His only begotten Son…the Gift of Life.

The Goodness of God “glad tidings”
The earth is yet far from peaceful, but the angelic host knew that peace could and would come only through God’s Son…That’s good news!

The Glory of God “glorifying…praising”
If these angelic beings who have never and can never know the saving grace of our Loving Lord praise and glorify Him, should not we all the more? The Scripture says we are to always praise Him, that He dwells in the midst of the praise of His people.

BLESSINGS!