History

History

Luke 2:1And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered.

A few days ago, I was listening to a preacher named Alistar Begg preach a Christmas message on the radio. He said, “This is history with the emphasis being on the word ‘His.’ This is His-story.”

I love that perspective. We often try to sentimentalize Christmas, to make it a celebration of emotion. Every year people struggle to find the “Christmas spirit,” to acquire the “proper mood.” But in truth, we need to understand that the story of Christmas represents much more than warm fuzzy feelings. No matter how you “feel” about Christmas, you must acknowledge that “in those days” God was born of a woman in the form of a human baby. The most important event in all human history occurred when “…the days were completed for her to be delivered.” (Luke 2:6) Who was this Child? An angel said, “For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:11) The anointed Savior and Lord of all people was born that day in Bethlehem, the city of David.

You see, Christmas is not just another feel-good-story. Christmas is history, an especially important part of His-story. And when you understand that you will feel the greatest of all the emotions Christmas brings. This history—His-story—consists of, “…good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.” (Luke 2:10)

When you know His-story you will feel Christmas joy.

Have a God Filled Week,
Brother Donnie