The Conquest

He Left It All! Saturday, December 25, 2010

Reading:Isaiah 9:6-7, 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.

We often times do not talk about what led up to this day with Jesus, and for good reason, because the Bible does not touch on the matter. But, can you imagine right before Jesus left Heaven to come to earth, what that scene would have looked like? To actually leave heaven in all of its splendor to, not just become a man, but to become a baby. I can imagine the streets of gold lined with angels with heads hung low as Jesus uttered words of encouragement as He walked by them on His way to the gate. Just as Jesus reached the gate and put His hand up to pull it open, He hears His name called and He turns around to see His Father. I can imagine them embracing and God whispering, “Son, I’m awfully proud of You. Now, go save the human race.” Then He came…

Today, we commemorate the day that Jesus left everything for you.

We get so caught up in the buying and gifts of today as well as celebrations and traditions that we often do not look beyond those things. What are you doing today to make the lives of others better?

Think outside the “gift box” today. We commemorate Jesus leaving all of Heaven’s splendor for you. What can you do today to celebrate that and leave your comfort zone to give to someone else?

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

REVIEW

Were you able to give to someone today, outside of your comfort zone?

How did this impact your Christmas day compared to others?