The time had come for Jesus to be born. After all those years of waiting the Son of God had finally come!

Luke 2:1-7 says: “In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed,
who was with child. And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.”

It’s somewhat shocking that the Son of God was born in a manger. Jesus deserved far more than that, but He loves us so much that He was willing to be born in a manger. Jesus’ life is full of sacrifice and humility. God was willing to step down from the highest of high, to the lowest of lows, for us. As we reflect on the love and humility of Jesus this Christmas, let’s take time to show His love to others. It could be something as simple as taking some time from something that you wanted to do, and spending that time helping someone who needs it. Be sure to spread the love of Jesus this Christmas.