Luke 2:1-7
Jesus was born in dirt and poverty. Jews expected their Messiah to be born into royalty and earthly power. Thus, with His debut, Jesus was doing what He did for the rest of His life--getting people to see that God doesn't fit into boxes, that human expectations are far too puny for His grandeur.
Lord, give us wisdom in place of our foolish expectations of you. Give us humility in place of our prideful definitions of who you are and how you do things. Grant us, your wayward friends, peace and grace.
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This passage reminds me of Christmas celebrations at church or growing up and reading this at home on Christmas morning.
I think it's funny that scripture never mentions the inn keeper. We know he had to be there; he's an assumed role in the story. But yet he had such an impact on what happened.
This passage brings the truth of Philippians 2:5-8 to life. Jesus came humbly, appearing in human form.
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