Christ Jesus: who being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Philippians 2:5-11 New International Version (NIV)
“O Lord, our God, Maker of all things, who became small for our sake: You who clothe the heavens were wrapped in swaddling cloths; You who rule the stars lay in a manger. Grant that as we marvel at your humility, we may be raised by your mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.” – – Augustine
In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to their own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
Luke 2:1-7 (NIV)
But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart
Luke 2:19 (NIV)
Christmas simply means this: you don’t have to search anymore—He’s already come. He promised He would, and He did.
Look no further than Jesus—God is here!
All He asks of you is to trust Him, put your faith in Him- and in Him you will find everything you need. Imagine if that’s what this Christmas was about for you, for me.