Reading your Bible for today December 25

December 25: Luke 2:6-14

KJV Key Verse: Luke 2:7
7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes , and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

Devotion:
Happy Christmas!

On this day, as you (hopefully) gaze at your presents under the tree waiting for everyone to wake up, give a though to the very best present we all received over 2000 years ago when Christ our Saviour was born. Right from the beginning of sin, the birth of our saviour was predicted. Right from that time through to the end of time, our God has promised us many things. The greatest and most wonderful promise He made to us was He would send us a Saviour because He knew we were not strong enough to rebuke sin by ourselves.

On this day, 2015 years ago, we like to remember Mary giving birth to our Saviour just as it had been foretold. Shepherds and later wise men sought Him out to give Him praise and gifts. Kings and governments conspired against Him to bring Him down. Yet through all that the earth could throw at Him, He rose above it all.

His birth was perfect, His life was perfect, His death was perfect and through it all we can find perfect peace and rest. God's perfect plan of salvation came into being 2015 years ago in the most unlikely of places, a stable. Our Saviour chose an unassuming form of a human man and an unassuming place (the stable) to an unassuming mother (a virgin) at the perfect time. Why?

Because of His amazing and awesome love for us. He did all of it in that perfect way – just because He loves you!

Points to Ponder:
What is your perfect gift today?

Have you thanked God today?