God's Best Gift came in a Manger

"This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” (Luke 2:12) 

As we celebrate Christmas today, let’s not be carried away by the ‘noise’ that comes with it. For us, as believers, Christmas has always been and will continue to be, all about Christ. On this day our Lord and savior was born.

Let’s us remember that it was on this day that God’s love invaded the earth, bringing us good tidings of great joy, peace and good will. God’s ultimate gift to mankind came wrapped up in a manger. In a manger? Yes! In a manger. It was no coincidence. It was part of the divine protocol needed to be observed. It would later become a sign to the shepherds to find the new born king. ("This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”)  Among the many new-borns in Bethlehem on that day, he was to be the only one in a manger. Hallelujah! An identity that leaves no doubts about which baby was the Messiah.

The baby was to be called Jesus (which means saviour), which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb (Matthew 1:21). Think about this for a moment; that the saviour of the world came wrapped up in an open manger, in an open farm house somewhere in an open neighbourhood. Isn't it amazing that God had us all in mind when presenting His best gift (salvation) to the world? This royal birth didn't take place in a castle, a royal hospital or a palace. It took place in an ordinary farm house so that even the least of persons could have access to the new born king and saviour. The ordinary shepherds had access to the saviour, likewise the great wise men. This was the plan of God that His gift of salvation be made available and accessible to ALL men regardless of their ‘state’.  

In Luke chapter two, we see Simeon called baby Jesus the ‘Salvation of God.’

“Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. 

For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel. 

                                                                                                                      (Luke 2:28-32)

Simeon saw the salvation of the LORD. Have you seen Him yet? He's Jesus; the reason for this season. He's available and accessible to ALL who would seek Him. He's God's best gift to humanity.

And today, this very same gift of salvation that came in a manger is still OPEN for ALL to see and receive. Are you willing to look upon the salvation of God? If you’re willing, this gift of salvation can be yours too. Come to the open farm house and see the salvation of God. 

Accept Jesus into your heart today, and partake in this wondrous love of God.

God's best gift came in a manger. 

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!