“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.” – Luke 2:7
What little we know about the birth of Jesus Christ is found in a few scriptures in the book of Matthew and in the book of Luke.
What we do know is that Jesus came as the lowliest of the low. Instead of a castle, instead of a comfortable place, He was laid in a manger. God is in the lowliest of the low.
Why did Christ come?
Was there some other way? No.
Could people just live a good live and get to heaven? No.
Aren’t there many ways to heaven? No.
If there was some other way, God would not have chosen to give His Son as a sacrifice for sin. It was not an easy choice. It was a necessary choice. It was the only way.
Because of that we can have great joy in salvation, no matter what our circumstances.
“And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” – Luke 2:10-11
May you have joy in Christ as your Savior this Christmas season.