The first to see Jesus here on earth were animals. Those lonely barn animals didn’t know the excitement they would witness that night. The very creator who saw them into the world was now with them in the world. Next came the angels. With them a new star that shown down from above the manger. As they directed the shepherds along that grassy path into town, the lowest of the working-class made their way to see not just a tiny baby, but God Himself. Wise men entered the scene at some point refusing not to see this new King. They brought gifts knowing that they were about to see the Glorious Impossible.
And today, you and I can see this nativity scene through the words God has given in the Bible. We can imagine what the scene must have looked like as the angels were singing “Glory to God in the highest!” We can see the visitors bowing down before a baby boy not quite understanding the impact that this child would have on the world but still in awe of what was taking place.
We can sing “Glory to God in the highest” along with the angels. We can bow before His throne thanking God for this gift of eternity that He granted to us. And unlike our friends who were in the stable, we can see the end. We see that Jesus grew up, performed miracles, died a cruel death, rose from that real death, and now resides in heaven preparing a place for those who believe in Him. Jesus said that those who have not seen but who believe are blessed. Friends, we are blessed! Joy to the world, the Lord has come!
From all of us at Maack Ministries, we wish you the greatest Merry Christmas!
And today, you and I can see this nativity scene through the words God has given in the Bible. We can imagine what the scene must have looked like as the angels were singing “Glory to God in the highest!” We can see the visitors bowing down before a baby boy not quite understanding the impact that this child would have on the world but still in awe of what was taking place.
We can sing “Glory to God in the highest” along with the angels. We can bow before His throne thanking God for this gift of eternity that He granted to us. And unlike our friends who were in the stable, we can see the end. We see that Jesus grew up, performed miracles, died a cruel death, rose from that real death, and now resides in heaven preparing a place for those who believe in Him. Jesus said that those who have not seen but who believe are blessed. Friends, we are blessed! Joy to the world, the Lord has come!
From all of us at Maack Ministries, we wish you the greatest Merry Christmas!
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