When Heaven Came Close

The King Has Come — Jesus Our Saviour

After all the preparation, decorating, food, and gifts, have you made room for Jesus in your heart?

“In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. — 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.” Luke 2:1, 4 (NIV)

“He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together... so that in everything He might be preeminent — so that He Himself will come to have first place in everything.” Colossians 1:17–18

“In His name the nations will put their hope.” Matthew 12:21 (NIV)

Jesus Light Of The World

“Because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.” Lk 1:78–79 (NIV)

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:5 (NIV)

“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” — St. Francis of Assisi

The Word Became Flesh

“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 2:6-7 (NIV)

“The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory… full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 (NIV)

“The Almighty appeared on earth as a helpless human baby, needing to be fed and changed and taught to talk like any other child… The more you think about it, the more staggering it gets.” — J.I. Packer

But when the fullness of time had come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, subject to the law. God sent Him to buy freedom for us… so that He could adopt us as His very own children.” Galatians 4:4–5 (NLT)

God’s Glory in Humility

“This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby…” Luke 2:12 (NIV)

“The Messiah who showed up, however, wore a different kind of glory, the glory of humility.” — Philip Yancey

"Without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh.” 1 Timothy 3:16 (NKJV).

Godliness doesn't start with us trying harder; it starts with God coming closer.

“He became what we are that He might make us what He is.” — St. Athanasius

The Cradle, The Cross And The Crown

“Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you…” Luke 2:11 (NIV).

"The Child in the cradle became the King on the cross. And because He did, the only thing that marks my record is grace." — Adapted from Max Lucado