A Promise to Ponder Volume 3, Issue 32

Luke 2:7 - 7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

   She holds the King of kings, Lord of lords, Prince of Peace, Almighty God, and Savior of the world in her hands. She gives Him the very best she can, swaddling clothes and a manger full of Hay. Just as Mary’s best offering was nothing that was of value, we to have nothing to offer Jesus. We must come to Him empty handed and He will fill our hearts with His presence, love, and peace.

   I was teaching on this verse to a group of third through sixth graders and as I did a third grader upon hearing the description of Christ, “the King of glory, Riches of the universe at His disposal, Almighty God came to a manger, a feeding trough.” said “that’s a long way away from having everything.” That third grader at that moment finally understood Christmas. Christ came and was not laid in a bed of ease for His life was not to be one of comfort, He was not born in a beautiful palace for He was to be a reproach among men, He was not born to a wealthy family for He came to give of Himself and offer the eternal wealth of everlasting life to all who believe. As another student told me while teaching this verse, “He came because He loved us.” He too grasped the meaning of Christmas at its root.

   I lay two challenges before you 1. If you are a Christian share the gospel with others, do not be afraid for Christ is with you to give you strength and wisdom. 2. If you are not a Christian, repent of your sin, place your faith in Christ, and receive His gift of everlasting life. He will give it to you no matter where you are in life He gave His word, He Promised. Now that’s A Promise to Ponder!