Luke 2
Anyone who has ever experienced or witnessed the birth of a child whether it be your own, a grandchild, a niece, nephew or cousin, can attest to the fact that it is miraculous. So now, let's take ourselves back 2000 years when the ultimate miracle of child birth took place. Through The Divine Father, and an earthly mother, Jesus, God in the Flesh is born. He is surrounded by angels praising His name and announcing His birth. He stepped down from His Throne in Heaven to take on human form. Mary was not rushed to the hospital or given a private room for His Royal arrival. Nor was she attended to by the finest doctors. As a matter of fact, she wasn't even given a room at an inn. The King of Kings, Lord of Lords, our Savior, was born in a manger. As Luke tells this story he never denies Jesus' divinity as he reveals and emphasizes Jesus' humanity. Simeon and Anna confirmed that Jesus is the Messiah but the Jewish leaders couldn't fathom it. They were expecting something else. Their own vision and expectations of The Messiah limited the greatness of God in their minds. The Jewish authorities were looking for a king that they didn't recognize when He arrived. So as I was thinking about this I was reminded of times when in my mind, I put limits on a limitless God. Times when I have allowed preconceived notions and expectations to cloud my vision of the greater plan God has for my life. Much like the Jewish authorities, many times we look at situations by what they appear to be, with worldly lenses, when perhaps Jesus wants us to take a step back and ask Him "Lord, I know what this looks like but what's Your plan?".
Lord please forgive our shortsightedness. I pray Lord we remember the miracle of Your birth and the beginning of the hope it brings. As we go about our day Lord and face challenging circumstances I pray that by the power of Your Holy Spirit we are reminded that You are limitless and nothing is impossible for You. Give us strength Lord to stop and exchange our tinted lenses for Your heavenly vision.
Randi
Lord please forgive our shortsightedness. I pray Lord we remember the miracle of Your birth and the beginning of the hope it brings. As we go about our day Lord and face challenging circumstances I pray that by the power of Your Holy Spirit we are reminded that You are limitless and nothing is impossible for You. Give us strength Lord to stop and exchange our tinted lenses for Your heavenly vision.
Randi
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