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Tuesday, December 19, 2017

The Nativity Scene

When we see the Nativity played out we often smile at  the simplicity and humor in the costumes and antics of the children. They just can’t avoid wiggling and being kids.

The Nativity Scene, as simple as it is, reminds us of a profound truth---that at Christmas we celebrate the incarnation--- when God became flesh and walked among men.

We celebrate the love and grace of God Who willingly laid aside His heavenly glory to be born in the humblest of circumstances so that lost people like us can be saved.

I hope Christmas touches something deeper within our hearts. I hope it stands as a constant reminder that God loves us; that He came to this world to die for us.

Luke 2:10-11 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

I’d like to think that we remembe that Jesus---the God-baby---came to pay an unthinkable price to provide a glorious salvation for all who will receive Him.

He came to give His life for all, especially those who hated Him and wanted Him dead.

Mark 2:17  When Jesus heard it , he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.