The Mystery of Christmas
Luke 1:38, Matthew 1:22–23 & Luke 2:1–14
(Source : பாடல், பயணம், பிறப்பு - Rev. Prabhakar Rajasekar)
Christmas is more than a festival of lights, gifts, and gatherings. It is the mystery of God becoming man. The very first Christmas was filled with wonder, not noise & with awe, not extravagance. Let us meditate on the Mystery, the Miracle, and the Meaning of Christmas.
1. The Mystery of Christmas – God’s Announcement
Luke 1:38 expresses “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” The angel Gabriel announced to Mary something beyond human logic that a virgin would conceive. Mary’s response was faith, not fear. This Christmas, God may call us into mysteries we cannot understand cause God works in Mysterious ways.
2. The Miracle of Christmas - God’s Accomplishment
Matthew 1:22–23 states that “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel.” The miracle of Christmas is the Virgin Birth which is a supernatural act fulfilling ancient prophecy (Isaiah 7:14). In Jesus, divinity and humanity meet, the fully God, fully man, yet without sin. As a bridge connects two sides of a river, Christ connects Heaven and Earth.
3. The Meaning of Christmas - God’s Attraction
Luke 2:1–14 shows us that Christmas is not just about birth, but about God drawing people closer to Himself.
a) Drawing the Son of God
From the lap of His Heavenly Father to the lap of His earthly mother Mary (Luke 2:7; John 1:18).God became flesh and dwelt among us.
b) Drawing Angels
From heaven to earth to proclaim peace and good news to shepherds (Luke 2:8–9).
c) Drawing Shepherds
From the fields to the manger (Luke 2:15–16). The lowest in society became the first to see the Highest in glory.
d) Drawing Wisemen
From the Far East to Bethlehem (Matthew 2:1–12). Their geographical movement became a faith movement.
The Mystery of Christmas shows us God’s plan.
The Miracle of Christmas shows us God’s power.
The Meaning of Christmas shows us God’s purpose.
Has the birth of Christ drawn you closer to God?
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