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While 2020 has been a tough year for us all we should remember that Jesus was born into a broken world too.
King Herod, or Herod the Great as he liked to be called, was a jealous king, placed in power by the Roman Empire. Like most kings he wanted more power, not less power. Then, out of the east come these wise men (or scholars) on camels bearing fancy gifts, asking one question: where could they find the newly born King of the Jews? They added “We have seen His star in the east and have come to worship Him” (Matthew 2:2). They didn’t come all this way to see king Herod but another King. Can you imagine what he was thinking? Another king? Here? Where I rule? Jesus represented a new kingdom, and His coming, represented a threat to other powers, by the kings like Herod, or spiritual authorities like the Pharisees, and even teachers of the law later in the gospels.
When the angels announced Christ birth they said “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.”
This is still true. God IS with us, with me and you. This Christmas let us welcome his Eternal Kingdom into our hearts and realize He is with us.
We wish you, your family, and loved ones a very Merry Christmas. |