Jeremiah 23:5-6 (ESV)
5 “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I
will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal
wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. 6 In his days
Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is the name by
which he will be called: ‘The Lord is our righteousness.’
Glories stream from heaven afar. Heavenly hosts sing
Hallelujah!
Christ the Savior is born! Christ the Savior is born!
When I was a child, my brothers and I would pour
through catalogs, go to stores (this was before the internet and cyber-browsing),
and dream about all the things we could possibly enjoy for the coming year.
After our lists were complete, we anxiously anticipated the gifts that would appear
under the tree. The waiting felt like years, but it was worth it. Christmas
morning was the best day! We spent the rest of the year enjoying my new toys!
God’s children, for hundreds of years, had anticipated the
arrival of their Savior. Parents told their children of the coming King: the
one who would save them all. Their kids told their kids. Everyone was anxiously
awaiting the One they had heard about. The arrival of Jesus, their Savior, was
a holy night. The heavens rejoiced. Angels sang. Shepherds quaked at the sight.
At Christmas, we remember this day that heaven came to earth! The day God fulfilled
His promise! The day God became man to redeem his children from a broken world.
Your savior is here. He is present! You don’t have to anticipate something you
already have. Celebrate. Enjoy the gift you have received!
In what areas of your life are you waiting and anticipating
God’s presence?
Dear Lord, we thank You for coming to Earth to fulfill the
promise and to redeem us in this broken world.
In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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