The Christmas Spirit
Luke 1:26–38
(Source : பாடல், பயணம், பிறப்பு - Rev. Prabhakar Rajasekar)
The true Christmas Spirit is the Holy Spirit at work in the story of Jesus’ birth. From the manger in Bethlehem to our hearts today, the Spirit of God makes Christmas real and meaningful.
1. The Spirit Conceived Christ in the Virgin’s Womb
In Luke 1:35 we can see “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you.” The incarnation was not man’s idea, but God’s work through the Spirit. No human effort, no human plan but only divine power could bring forth Christ. The same Spirit who conceived Christ in Mary wants to form Christ in us (Galatians 4:19). Christmas begins not with human achievement, but with God’s grace.
2. The Spirit Revealed Christ to People’s Eyes
In Luke 2:25–32, Simeon, filled with the Spirit, recognized the infant Jesus as the “light for revelation to the Gentiles.” Many saw a baby, but only Spirit-filled eyes saw the Savior. The Spirit gives us perception to see Christ not just as a baby in a manger, but as King and Savior. Two people can look at the same sunrise, one sees only light, the other sees glory. The difference is perception.
3. The Spirit Brings Christ into the Sinner’s Heart
John the Baptist filled with the Spirit before birth (Luke 1:15). Elizabeth filled with the Spirit and recognized the Lord (Luke 1:41). Zechariah filled with the Spirit and prophesied salvation (Luke 1:67). The Spirit doesn’t just reveal Christ externally, He brings Christ internally. True Christmas is not celebrated in the marketplace, but in the heart that receives Jesus.
The Christmas Spirit is the Holy Spirit, who:
1. Conceived Christ in the womb of Mary,
2. Revealed Christ to the eyes of Simeon,
3. Plants Christ in the hearts of all who believe.
The Holy Spirit is still at work today asking: Will you let Christ be conceived, revealed, and received in your life this Christmas?
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