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Luke 2:7 - JESUS the GOD-MAN.

Luke 2:7 (NKJV) And she brought forth her 
firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, 
and laid Him in a manger, because there was no 
room for them in the inn.  

COMMENTARY PEARLS

   The preparation for our first baby was 
exciting and scary. Exciting, because of the 
anticipation of enjoying Gods gift of life in a little 
one like us. Scary, because we had never been 
parents before. She came with no instruction manual 
(the Bible of course), but there was so much we 
didnt know. My in-laws gave us their Ashley wood 
burning stove, so like a good dad to be, I cut and 
split a cord of wood. We thought we were somewhat 
ready on that cold rainy day in November, but we 
had much to learn. Parental preparation got us 
so far, but our experience tested our 
assumptions. 
   Joseph and Mary prepared as best they 
could, but they faced unfriendly circumstances. 
Crowded travel to another town with no place to stay 
put pressure on their faith and physical 
stamina. Even more disturbing was the community's 
lack of interest in Christs coming. Some came 
from afar to honor Him, but fewer close by 
celebrated the birth of their Lord and Savior Jesus. 
Not many were prepared for Jesus. He came to 
give life, but began life corralled in the corner 
of a barn. His audience was lowly beasts 
incapable of belief. Jesus deserves our proper 
preparation.  
   How can we prepare for Jesus in our 
hearts and in our homes? Our humble hearts offer 
the best hospitality for our Lord and Savior 
Jesus. He is at home where confession of sin 
comforts the soul and brings inner contentment. We 
prepare our hearts for Jesus by keeping them pure. 
Moreover, our homes grow peaceful as we develop a 
culture of prayer. We pray at home together and we 
pray as we go about our day to day activities. 
Families who prepare for Jesus invite His thinking 
into their conversations. Read together the words 
of Christ and apply them to your life.  
   Indeed, Christmas is our opportunity to 
prepare for the coming year. We realign our attitude 
and actions around those of our heavenly Father. 
We plan ways to become more loving and 
generous, because of the great love and gift of God in 
His son Jesus Christ. We know we have prepared 
for Jesus when we have received Jesus. Have you 
given your all over to Him? What area of your life 
needs Christs Lordship? Yes, life is continual 
preparation for what God has next. Trust Him with 
eternal life, so you can trust Him with life on 
earth. Prepare for Jesus, He is coming again soon! 
[Wisdom Hunters Devotional 12/24/14] 

   Nearly two thousand years ago in an 
obscure village, a child was born of a peasant 
woman. He grew up in another village where He 
worked as a carpenter until He was thirty. Then for 
three years He became an itinerant preacher. 
   This Man never went to college or 
seminary. He never wrote a book. He never held a 
public office. He never had a family nor owned a 
home. He never put His foot inside a big city nor 
traveled even 200 miles from His birthplace. And 
though He never did any of the things that usually 
accompany greatness, throngs of people followed Him. 
He had no credentials but Himself. 
   While He was still young, the tide of 
public opinion turned against Him. His followers 
ran away. He was turned over to His enemies and 
went through the mockery of a trial. He was 
sentenced to death on a cross between two thieves. 
While He was dying, His executioners gambled for 
the only piece of property He had on earth " 
the simple coat He had worn. His body was laid 
in a borrowed grave provided by a compassionate 
friend. 
   But three days later this Man arose from 
the dead - living proof that He was, as He had 
claimed, the Savior whom God had sent, the Incarnate 
Son of God. 
   Nineteen centuries have come and gone and 
today the risen Lord Jesus Christ is the central 
figure of the human race. On our calendars His 
birth divides history into two eras. One day of 
every week is set aside in remembrance of Him. And 
our two most important holidays celebrate His 
birth and resurrection. On church steeples around 
the world His cross has become the symbol of 
victory over sin and death. 
   This one Man's life has furnished the 
theme for more songs, books, poems and paintings 
than any other person or event in history. 
Thousands of colleges, hospitals, orphanages and other 
institutions have been founded in honor of this One who 
gave His life for us. 
   All the armies that ever marched, all the 
navies that ever sailed, all the governments that 
ever sat, all the kings that ever reigned have 
not changed the course of history as much as 
this One Solitary Life. [Good News Publishers, 
Wheaton, Illinois] 

SPECIAL VIDEO ON THE INCOMPARABLE CHRIST:

The Incomparable Christ: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6021L0oWFDM 

SPECIAL SONG FOR THE SEASON:

Go Tell by The Martins [Live]: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UrPzelutyY 

LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY 

Colossians 1:15-17 - JESUS the GOD-MAN.

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2020/20201224-0907.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

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