The story of Christmas is a familiar one. Mary is visited by an angel, Jesus is born in a barn, a feeding trough used as a crib, wise men visiting, and shepherds proclaiming. This birth is celebrated around the world even after 2000 years have passed.
Many at the time however, missed it. You can see why… born to a seemingly insignificant couple, no room for them in the inn, the family forced to become fugitives for the first few years of Jesus’ life, this event slipped past many. But scripture tells us this was No Ordinary Birth.
What the world did not recognize, all of Heaven (Luke 2:13) had anticipated. His birth would now give all of us an opportunity to be birthed into the Kingdom of Heaven!
Did you know that there was another birth that was highly anticipated by all of Heaven including God Himself? According to Psalms 139, it’s YOUR birth! Verse 16 says “You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed.” This whole chapter describes God’s attention to detail, His watchful eye over us, and His extraordinary love He has for us. He has greatly anticipated your birth and intricately planned out your life. Why? Because He loves you and plans to spend all of eternity with you.
When you celebrate the birth of Jesus this Christmas, remember to follow His life as well!
Matt Gerald
Youth/Associate Pastor Harbor Light
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