Christmas Narrative

I understand that in December, or at least a few days in December, a multitude of folks focus to one degree or another on the coming of God, robed in flesh, sleeping in a feeding trough, and beginning life as every human has since Adam and Eve. That is, no doubt, a good thing. But, it is not enough.

We need only listen to the words of the Angels who proclaimed to the Shepherds at the birth of Jesus: Today a Savior, who is Messiah the Lord, was born for you in the city of David. (Luke 2:11) Do you see what they heard?

Jesus was not just a baby born in a stable, rather, He is the long (over 4000 years) promised Messiah. The people of Israel had lived and died looking for Messiah. They had prayed and hoped and dreamed that He would come. . .and so He did. And, He is the Savior, the perfect sacrifice to end all sacrifices as the Old Covenant passed away and the New Covenant of God’s grace became reality. He had come to pay the ransom, to redeem His people from the curse of sin and death. And, He is Lord. He is the Lord of lords. He is the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End. And, dear friend, He is the risen Lord of All!!

That’s the narrative of Christmas. For thousands of years the people of God had longed for His arrival, and He arrived — right on time, just as His Father had planned. Now, over two thousand years since that first Advent, the family of God is waiting for Him to come for His Bride. We still await that moment, when in the twinkling of an eye we shall be changed to be as He is.

Thousands of years of history proclaim God’s llove and mercy, His matchless grace, His infinite patience that continues to allow men and women to come to faith in Christ. The Christmas narrative is, in part, that God is still offering redemption for all who will believe.

In less than 40 years, the narrative of God in human flesh played out in Galilee, Judea, and the surrounding areas. Over 6000 years of history focused completely and intently on that brief span. . .a speck in time. . .and it is right there we find the totality of the Christmas narrative.

Don’t miss it! Yes! See the baby. . .and, and, and, find the Messiah, the Savior, the Omnipotent, Sovereign Lord of Heaven and Earth.