Sunday, December 22, 2024

To You

 December 22, 2024

“Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.”” —Luke 2:8-12 


Pay attention to how often the word “you” appears in these four verses. Jesus didn’t come to somehow generically save mankind. He came to save YOU. You are important enough for the Eternal Author of all creation to reach down and give his Son for you. And if that weren’t enough, he posted a road-sign so you would know where to find him. God doesn’t want you to miss his gift.


So if you’re feeling a bit unworthy or unimportant, remember God sent Jesus to YOU. And he gave a sign so you wouldn’t miss him: He is found in unlikely places, in the lowliest of situations, so even in your lowest of lows, he is there.


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