1 Peter 1:3 (ESV)
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!
According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living
hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
Mild He lays His glory by;
Born that man no more may die.
Born to raise the sons of earth;
Born to give them second birth.
It’s fun to look at a tiny baby and imagine what he will
grow up to become. It could be anything – a pilot, a policeman, a chef, an
astronaut, a pastor, or a million other options. The future is wide open and
full of possibilities.
Jesus was born with one purpose. As it says in the carol,
he was “born that man no more may die.” His birth was all about our new birth.
In 1 Peter 1:3, Peter praises God for the “new birth into a living hope” – and
all that is possible because Jesus laid aside his glory and offered Himself in
our place, taking the punishment of death we deserved for our sins. His death
and resurrection gives us new life. As you go about your business and your
busyness of the season, intentionally take a few moments to slow down and
remember that Jesus was born to give YOU a second birth. What a reason to
praise Him!
Who in your life doesn’t yet realize the true reason for
Jesus’ birth? What will you do to share it with them?
Dear Lord, open our eyes this Christmas Season to those around
us. Help us to share the true meaning of Christmas with them. I the Name of
Jesus, Amen.
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