Laying Aside The Glories Of Heaven . . .

The night Jesus was born in Bethlehem was unlike any other in human history. The great I Am laid aside the glories of Heaven and came to earth as a humble servant.

A mighty angel appeared to shepherds with a remarkable message of hope, life, and salvation.

Luke 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour which is Christ The Lord.

The precious Son of God--The Messiah, The Savior, The King of kings-- wasn't born in a palace, but in a smelly stable alongside barn animals. He wasn't wrapped in velvet like a prince but in rags of a common man.

The Jewel of Heaven made Himself poor so that we, through His poverty, might be made rich, so that we might identify with Him. It would be easier to approach a baby in a manger than a king on a throne.