Here is the Child in whom is salvation. To me there is no greater consolation given to mankind then this, that Christ became man, a child, a babe, playing in the lap and at the breasts of his most gracious mother. Who is there whom this sight would not comfort? Now is overcome the power of sin, death, hell, conscience, and guilt, if you come to this gurgling Babe and believe that he is come, not to judge you, but to save.
Martin Luther, 1483-1546, (The Martin Luther Christmas Book, Nativity, translator Roland Bainton, The Westminster Press, 1948, p. 40)
What can can we learn about God from Christmas? How should it affect the rest of the year?
Merry Christmas!
He taught us all about humility when he exchanged heaven for earth.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Mike!
Merry Christmas to you too, Bob.
ReplyDeleteAnd God's blessings on you in the new year