A Child Born Into The World, To Save The World!

                                        Luke 2: 11
                     "For unto you is born this day in the
                        city of  David a Savior, which is
                                     Christ the Lord."

                
        Joseph and Mary were strangers in Bethlehem, and Christ during His life on earth, never visited it, as far as we know.  The record of so great an event, of Christ' birth which was, beautifully written, and it is because, God came down as a child in the form of man, to save the world, but as a Holy event it seemed weak to sinners for a baby to save the world.  But as regards to future acceptance of Christ’s claims, it is not a legend, but the truth of a Holy event.  The only stumbling-block left, is for all sinners to believe, what God's Holy Word Says.  
        Why then, the announcement at all?  Because, whether men gave heed to it or not; and because, recorded, it gave the world understanding for the nature and meaning of Jesus Christ birth.  The glory died off the hillside quickly, but His Glory goes on in the ears and hearts of believers, and every generation turns to Christ with wonder and hope.
        This Christmas, as we read the Christmas story "The Birth of Christ,"  Let us think of the Divine Presence "glory of the Lord"  as it glows through the darkness; for that hallowed birth and life, brought the glory of God down to us.  The appearance to these humble men as they ‘sat simply chatting in a rustic row ‘symbolized the destination of the Gospel for all ranks and classes.
The angel spoke by the side of the shepherds, not from above.  His gentle encouragement ‘Fear not!’ not only soothes their present terror, but has a wider meaning. The dread of the unseen, which lies coiled like a sleeping snake in all hearts, is utterly taken away by the Incarnation. The messages are thenceforward ‘tidings of great joy,’ and love and desire may pass into it, as all men shall one day pass, and both entering's may be peaceful and confident.  Nothing harmful can come out of the darkness, from which Jesus has come, into which He has passed, and which He fills; for the darkness of this world, has been defeated by, "The Light Of The World,"  Jesus Christ!
        Amen!!
                           MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

                                   May God Bless You
                                    And Your Families

                                                 Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
                                                 The Cross Life Ministry