The Gift and My Response
by Dawn Johnson
Luke 1:26-38 records the story of Mary and the message that she receives from the angel. Mary was told that she would conceive a child by the Holy Spirit to which she replied, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.”
Am I a servant of the Lord?
In Luke 2 we read of the birth of Jesus, our Savior under humble circumstances. The Son of God was born in a lowly stable, visited by shepherds who had heard the message from the angels. And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”
Is this great Joy visible in me?
In Matthew 2:1-23 we read about the visit of the wise men from the east. They brought gifts and gave them to the King of Kings.
Do I offer Him my best, my all?
When we read John 1, we don’t find the usual nativity story. John 1:1 reads, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” This points us to the story behind the story, you might say. This baby, the Son of God, chose to live among his creation to be the Savior of the world!
Do I stand in awe of who He is and all He has done for me?
As we go through the Christmas season this year, let us remember the great love that was shown by God in sending His Son to live among us so that He could be our Savior. Bringing salvation, peace and hope into this world and may we shine our light for Him.