What was the day after the first
Christmas like? I suppose Joseph and Mary's minds swirled with
wonder. I'm sure they had little or no sleep the previous night.
Their baby was born, and the angels had proclaimed His importance.
As Mary pondered these things in her heart, the baby quietly cried
for milk. Joseph and Mary sat amidst the animals, cuddling their
little one. Mary gently satisfied Jesus' thirst. A sheep “baaed”
then a cow “mooed”. Perhaps they were praising the newborn Son
of God. Perhaps they too wanted to be fed.
Joseph smiled as he looked at their
Miracle. He realized that this was the beginning of something
special. He felt the weight upon his shoulders. He must train this
child and lead Him in the ways of God. He must be a strong godly
example for Him. Little did he know that this Jesus would lead not
only himself, but all of mankind into a relationship with God the
Father. Jesus would give his life for this cause. Jesus the baby
will grow in wisdom and stature under the covering of His parents,
but it would be through His relationship with God the Father that he
would truly become all He was meant to be.
If you haven't invited the One called
Jesus into your life, why not call on His name now. Admit your a
sinner in need of His forgiveness. Forsake your sin and come to Him.
Here is a prayer that you can pray. If you mean it with all of your
heart, you will become His very own, you will begin a new
relationship with the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. You will find
a love so full and real that it has transformed the lives of
millions. And you will inherit everlasting life in heaven, when you
pass on.
Dear Father God,
Thank you for Your love for me.
Thank you for sending Jesus as a baby so He could grow and show me
how to live. I acknowledge that I am a sinner. Please forgive me
and wash my sullied soul. I need your mercy. Thank you for dying
for me on the cross. I forsake my sin and I cling to You. Jesus be
Lord of my life. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
