“The Almighty appeared on earth as a helpless human baby, needing to be fed and changed and taught to talk like any other child. The more you think about it, the more staggering it gets. Nothing in fiction is so fantastic as this truth of the Incarnation.”
There’s no question about it, the incarnation will drive us to make a decision. We all stand as individuals at the manger, and we leave either knowing we have gazed into the face of God; or we see nothing but a baby.
We move through life, taking our lumps, figuring it out as we go along. As Adam’s sons and daughters we live sometimes charmed, and often a frustrated life. We are each given a spark. Some labor to fan it into flame, others grab a bucket of water.
The ultimate decision must be made by each one.
What will you do with this God-Man, Jesus of Nazareth?
Does the fact that God became flesh, funneling himself into a baby, grip you at a fundamental level? Does it really matter? Can you live with yourself if you step away from his cradle, without giving him your heart? He asks for it.
The Bible tell us that the squalling infant Jesus came and developed into a man. That God-man went on to teach, preach and heal at an astounding pace. Those who witnessed Him said that He was the promised Messiah. In three years of ministry, he lit up his world. Everywhere he went, he was always in the eye of a hurricane.
The Bible teacher John MacArthur posits this for us:
“If we could condense all the truths of Christmas into only three words, these would be the words: “God with us.”
We tend to focus our attention at Christmas on the infancy of Christ. The greater truth of the holiday is His deity. More astonishing than a baby in the manger is the truth that He delivers people from sin. A baby, yes. A Savior, completely.
“She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.'”
Matthew 1:21
There were many who saw the babe, but did not see the salvation.
So what are you going to do? Will you decide to follow him into his light and love? I feel compelled to ask you, do you know what is real?
This Christmas we’re celebrating the birth of God into the child, Jesus. But we must do something with him. This is a real decision each must make. (Not to decide is a decision.)
We can be sure of heaven and eternal life.
You can know Jesus definitively. Let me know of your decision to accept Christ and I will pray for you, and will send you things that will help take your next step.
“You can never truly enjoy Christmas until you can look up into the Father’s face and tell him you have received his Christmas gift.”
Alaska Bible Teacher 