The story of the coming of Christ, as we know well, is more than angels and shepherds, and a baby in a stable. This is the gospel – the good news of Christ, leaving his glory in heaven – coming from the highest place – to take upon himself the form of a human
being. He came from heaven – took a downward journey of love that brought him to earth, to be born of a virgin and humbly placed in a manger. Even though he was king, he did not require the status of a royal birth, but instead took on the form of a servant – humility and lowliness – modelling a different kind of Kingship. He sought no earthly glory, but only to do the will of the Father. Mankind has a love of power that makes him grasp for more – more wealth, more recognition, more esteem. But Jesus came with the power of love, and became divine expression of God in human form and dwelt among us.
Jesus came as a servant did the work that we could not do for ourselves. His death on the cross paid the price for our sin, and reconciled us to the Father, giving us peace with God, and life everlasting through his resurrection.
God had a covenant plan for mankind. That is to bring all things into new life and restoration through his own intervention as the servant king. Through forgiveness of sin,
Jesus restores us to right relationship with God.
He is now exalted, seated at the highest place. This is our King. His is the name above all names. This Christmas when we the join in the carols, let us remember that we are no longer worshipping the baby in the manger, but the King of kings and Lord of Lords, Jesus the Messiah, the living embodiment of Jehovah, the full expression of God. The divine splendour of heaven came to earth at Christmas.
As we wind up the year, let us have this same attitude that Jesus did – the mind and heart of a servant. Let us think like Jesus, being kingdom minded, living a radically different way of life, expressing God’s love and light to a dark world.
Have a very happy and holy Christmas season, and let us look forward with great joy and expectation to what 2020 will hold for us.
May God bless you always,
With love,
Glenda