A Glorious Thing!

The birth of a baby is a glorious thing. Though it was many years ago, I still cherish the memories of witnessing the birth of our three children. My wife did the work, but I did the gloating. Holding those precious little lives in my arms for the first time was an awesome experience. Holding our grandchildren as infants has been a thrill as well. To me babies are just extra special. I’m a real softy when it comes to them; a trait my father may have handed down to me. (I have many memories of my father holding other’s babies and also how his face would light up at the visit of his grandchildren and great grandchildren.) I love to hold babies whether they are sleeping or awake. To me, they are always a joy to gaze upon. I’m thankful this was the plan of God for bringing NEW LIFE into the world. He may have started Adam and Eve as adults, but every being after them has come onto life’s scene as an infant -- so innocent and sweet.

Though we don’t know the precise date for the coming of Jesus into this world, God’s plan was for His entrance onto life’s scene to be as an infant whose first bed was a manger. His coming was heralded as a glorious thing to shepherds watching their sheep. ( Luke 2:8-14) After the shepherds found this NEW LIFE in a stable in Bethlehem they went away “glorifying and praising God” for the things they had witnessed. ( Luke 2:15-20)

Though John’s gospel does not provide an account of the birth of Jesus, note how He was introduced.
“(1) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (2) He was in the beginning with God. (3) All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. (4) IN HIM WAS LIFE, AND THE LIFE WAS THE LIGHT OF MEN.” ( John 1:1-4 ESV)

John eventually made it very clear He was referring to Jesus in those verses. (note John 1:14) Jesus came to life in this realm as an infant to provide us with the means and opportunity for NEWNESS of LIFE ( Romans 6:4) now as a NEW CREATION ( 2 Corinthians 5:17) and for an even more glorious NEWNESS of immortal life to come. (read Philippians 3:21; 1 Corinthians 15:51-53)

The birth of Jesus was a glorious thing. Mary marveled at the things said about that NEW LIFE. ( Luke 2:19 & 33) Jesus’ glory was retained in His being acknowledged as the Son of God. That glory was accentuated in the fulfillment of His ministry in giving Himself for us on the cross, triumphantly rising from the dead, and by His glorious return to Heaven. Since He is glorious, our NEW LIFE associated with Him will also be glorious. May we praise Him for all He was willing to go through on our behalf.

Have a great day FINDING GLORY AS A CHILD OF GOD!
Carl

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