Monday, December 24, 2018

Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.
Luke 2: 9-11

The shepherds heard and followed. They took the steps necessary to find the Savior, Christ the Lord. How ready am I to seek and believe?

Why has God come to the earth? It is already his by right of creation, presence, and power. So why has he come? Why did he take on a human nature? According to Genesis 1:27, God created man in the image of himself. “So God created humankind in his image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.”

So why did God come? Why take on a human nature? God came to restore the lost image. He came to reclaim, redeem, and restore us to our intended place, as his children.

Now is the acceptable time. Now is the day of salvation! What will it take to get our attention? Holy Spirit, guide our contemplations. Amen.

Mary is a resident of Paul’s Run; a member of the Liberty Lutheran family of services.

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