For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”
Luke 2:11-14 ESV
As I had shared today at Laced with Grace, I love reading the Christmas story in Luke 2. Not only at Christmas time, but all year long. Isn’t it beautiful how God made a way for us to be saved? Yes salvation came through a little baby boy born in a stable.
But what mostly impresses me how obedient Mary was. You see, she could have been only about 15 or 16 years old when Gabriel (see Luke 1:26-38) appeared to her sharing that she would be child. Mary was already engaged to be married to Joseph. I can’t even imagine how she felt when Gabriel made the announcement to her. But God knew what He was doing; He knew that Mary would be obedient.
I am thankful for Mary, Joseph (still marrying Mary after he knew she was pregnant), but mostly I am thankful that Jesus left the throne to become human. I love Christmas and the promise that is fulfilled on Good Friday.
What are your thankful for this week. Please do share with us by leaving a link to your Thankful Thursday post below.
Thank you for stopping by today. Remember: no matter how busy you are this Christmas season, make room for Jesus in your heart.
Merry Christmas!!!!
Iris
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Merry Christmas to you!
It is truly amazing to stop and think about Mary and Joseph and their role in God’s plan.
Mary’s humility, faith and obedience are truly a Godly role model! Thanks for the great post & for hosting, & may you have a blessed Christmas!
I am also in wonder at Mary’s obedience. I would have been frightened. Joseph displayed what I want my boys to display, Godly character. Thank you for sharing, Iris! Merry Christmas to you!
There are so many incredible things in the Christmas story! I’m listening right now to a John MacArthur series of messages on Luke 2 and it’s absolutely amazing how God fit so many things together just perfectly. God is so good!!
Hope you have a wonderful Christmas!!