A Child Is Born
Isaiah’s message to the beleaguered nation pierced the darkness like a pinpoint of light at the end of a tunnel.
Isaiah’s message to the beleaguered nation pierced the darkness like a pinpoint of light at the end of a tunnel.
That His humanity is coupled with absolute deity defines the uniqueness of the Incarnation.
History is not careening out of control toward an uncertain end, but rather is unfolding according to an overarching plan.
Our romanticized impressions of that historic moment of the angelic announcement to the shepherds often fails to take into account the tumultuous tyranny of Roman occupation in Israel. The reality of peace must have seemed elusive to shepherds who first heard the message of, “peace, goodwill toward men.”
“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: ‘Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!’”
You can choose to enjoy and optimize your influence this Christmas season by preparing your heart and mind. Walk with me through the next 25 days as we focus our minds and hearts on the awesome message of Christmas!
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