December 25, 2023: Unto You!

"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord." (Luke 2:11, ESV)
 
I have always thought of Linus from the Charlie Brown Christmas Special when I hear these words. I do not mean to make light of the Gift. I desire to acknowledge the power and joy at the moment of Jesus' birth, making it so simple that children can understand it. The whole reason for His coming was to purchase for us, by His own blood, our salvation. So, it does not matter who reads these words; it still means, "For unto you!" We were the ones who needed saving. He was the one who came 'for us.' He is the one who the Father sent 'for us!’

He was born in the City of David according to the word of the prophets, thus fulfilling God's word. He is a Savior! Our Savior! He came to save us from serious peril! Our sin had condemned us to a devil's hell. But Jesus came to save us from that destruction! Beautiful Savior! We praise you!

He is Christ the Lord! What does that mean? He is Christ, meaning He is the Anointed One. God has authorized Him for a special Kingdom purpose: to represent us as the Victorious King! He has power over death, hell, and the grave! He is Lord over all! No one else even comes close to Him. Because He is Christ the Lord, He is a marvelous, loving Savior! For you, this is who He is!