View Blog Entry

It’s time once again to celebrate the sacrifice of Christmas—the birth of Jesus, born into this world in the worst of circumstances. No one would have chosen a lowly stable . . . dark, cold, and unsanitary.

But wait. Jesus did.

In Jesus Calling, Sarah Young writes:

Try to imagine what I gave up when I came into your world as a baby. I set aside My glory so that I could identify with mankind. I accepted the limitations of infancy under the most appalling conditions—a filthy stable. There was nothing glorious about that setting. ~Jesus

Think about it. Jesus—all God—became man. He chose to humble Himself, leave the glories of heaven, and enter this world as a baby in a society where He would not be entirely accepted. He did this knowing He would grow up to be tempted, mocked, betrayed, beaten, and nailed to a cruel cross. He knew exactly what He would face, yet He willingly did it for us.

Jesus made the supreme sacrifice to redeem us. To save us from our sins. To restore a right relationship with the Father. He gave up His divine privileges. He took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. He humbled Himself in obedience to God.

This year as you spend Christmas with friends and family, remember the sacrifice Jesus made. Celebrate His birth, but remember He is no longer that babe in a manger. He is now our risen King of kings and Lord of lords.

(Photo courtesy of pixabay.)

(For more devotions, visit Christian Devotions.)