Joy To The World

‘But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people. For this day in the city of David, there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord’ Luke 2:10-11

What’s the best way to keep your attention focused on Jesus during this season?

What do you think was the biggest sacrifice Jesus made when he came to earth?

It’s a season of celebration. The weary world rejoices because a Savior is born. Heaven and nature sing because God’s plan to save the human race has been put into motion.

Yet there’s another side to the season that we should not forget. You see, everything that brings us joy about this season cost Jesus dearly. By being born as one of us, Jesus made Himself vulnerable to pain, rejection, and loneliness. He put aside His heavenly glory to live on earth.

He was mocked by people who should have been on their knees worshipping Him. He was beaten by people who would have trembled in fear if they could have seen who He really is. He was crucified by people who would later trust in Him to save them from eternal death.

Everything that benefited us hurt Jesus. Yet still, He came, because there was no other way.

This season as we celebrate Jesus’ birth – God’s gift to us – let’s remember how much that gift cost him.

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16