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When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him?
Psalm 8:3-4, ESV
The God who created the Moon, stars, and galaxies and keeps them spinning and moving …
Not only created us but became one of us to save us from our sins.
The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him.
John 1:9-10, ESV
The Light has come.
Let us make Him known to this dark world.
“She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”
Matthew 1:21, ESV
Joseph and Mary were willing servants of God to bring the Savior into the world.
Likewise, we carry Christ to this world to show the world their need for the One who has removed their sins by His sacrifice.
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”
Luke 2:14, ESV
Christ did come to bring peace, but only to those with whom He is pleased.
How do we please God?
By being found in Christ through faith.
In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
John 1:4-5, ESV
Our world is indeed a dark place. Yet, our Lord – the light of the world – is not overcome.
Indeed, the world tried to kill Him, but He rose back to life and will return in victory!
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
Isaiah 7:14, ESV
God gave us the ultimate sign of His being and love and grace: He sent His Son, God in the flesh, to be with us.
When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.
Matthew 2:10-11, ESV
Do you get excited over signs that Christ is present?
Are you paying attention to the fact there are signs?
Are you bringing your gifts to bring glory to Christ? Being His hands and feet in a dark and lost world?
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 5:16, ESV
Emmanuel – God with us – showed us the way to live and love others, that we may manifest the Lord through our actions toward and for others.
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:57, ESV
We have victory over death and sin because our God came and overcame these in our place, for our benefit, and for His glory!
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
John 1:14, ESV
Our God is not aloof and uncaring. He sees our struggles, came and experienced this life, and revealed the truth of our situation with love and grace.
Jesus can be trusted and loved.
a simple man of God 