When the time was right, Christ was born to die.
Christ was chosen before the creation of the world: 1 Peter 1:20-21 He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake. Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God. Christ is our Hope, to Whom we cling and know.
Mary was the chosen vessel for this assignment. She didn’t fully understand, but she said, “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior…”: Luke 1:46-56
When the time was right, Christ was born: Galatians 4:4-5 But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship.
Christ was destined; He had a purpose: Luke 2 Christ was born; a Savior was born. He is the Messiah; the Lord. Mary pondered all that was said to her.
Prophecy is fulfilled; the Magi are headed to visit the One Who has been born King of the Jews and give gifts: Matthew 2
The Christ child is no longer a baby; He no longer hangs on a cross. Christ is the mediator; He died once; He’s a risen King; He’s coming back: Hebrews 9:11-28
I close with a visual, which so captures the Christmas story.
Earnestly,
Yours
Earnest Hearts 