Christ the Savior Is Born on This Holy Night!

"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace," (Isaiah 9:6 NIV).

Isaiah prophesied with such accuracy and exuberance, you would think he was there. But, God gave him a vision of what was to come. The long awaited Savior of the world would come as an infant, born in a stable to a virgin mother, announced by angels, visited by shepherds, and worshiped by wise men. Today the excitement culminates with a resounding Amen! All of our hopes and dreams become reality as the baby is born in Bethlehem.

"The shepherds found Mary, Joseph and the baby lying in a manger. They were amazed and rejoiced, worshiping the tiny King. Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. On their way home they told everyone they met what they had been told about this child, and all who heard were amazed! The shepherds continued their journey glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told," (Luke 2:16-20 NIV, paraphrased).

The beloved Christmas carol, "Silent Night! Holy Night!" was written by Joseph Mohr, and Franz Grijber in 1818. It is perhaps the most familiar carol in all the world. Ponder the words and the story it tells as you sing along:

"Silent night! holy night! All is calm, all is bright; Round yon virgin mother and Child, Holy Infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night! holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight, Glories stream from heaven a far, Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia; Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born.

Silent night! holy night! Son of God, love's pure light, Radiant beams from Thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord at They birth, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth. Amen."

No longer must we cower in a corner because of our sins. Jesus, our Savior is born! May you worship Immanuel, the Son born of a virgin, delivered in a stable. For unto us is born our Savior! The One who has been waited for; the One who has been promised! The precious One who saves us from our sins and gives us a bridge to The God of Glory. Hallelujah! The birth of This baby allows us to worship God as if we were perfect, like Jesus. We are cleansed of our sins by His sacrifice on the cross. Baby Jesus brings grace, redeeming grace. Keep following the story in the Word for there is more to hear. His birth is just the beginning!

May you celebrate a very Merry Christmas.