Living Proof

Dear Readers,

            Welcome to Week 4 of our 6-week slow stroll through the events leading up to the birth of Christ and the few days following. We will not cover every aspect of the Advent Story, but rather we will take time to read carefully and perhaps notice a few new things along the way. Our goal is deep thought, reflection, and introspection of our lives as a result of the wondrous birth of our Lord.

            Each day we will look at only a few verses, or some days only a single verse. Notice the Who? What? Where? When? and How? that might apply to each passage. You might ask yourself why the text was important then? and why it is important now? My commentary will be noticeably brief; the goal, as noted above, is personal thought, reflection and introspection. Blessings to you as we journey through the Advent Season together.

Week 4/Day 3, Wednesday

Luke 2:11-12  “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

             The shepherds were given Living Proof that a Messiah has been born: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. I wonder why we tend to be people who need to see proof of something before we believe? I suppose it’s because of the times in which we live. In fact, we live in times similar to what the words of Isaiah prophesied:

Isaiah 59:14-15  So justice is driven back, and righteousness stands at a distance; truth has stumbled in the streets, honesty cannot enter. Truth is nowhere to be found, and whoever shuns evil becomes a prey.

            Yes, I think that’s why we need proof. However, what occurs to me is this: Today, WE are Living Proof that God exists and our Savior lives. Others may not read the Bible, but they often read us. The baby once wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger, is now the Christ who lives in us and wraps our hearts in love. WE are Living Proof.

Prayer Suggestion:  Thank God for providing a Savior for the world. Humbly thank him for trusting you to be Living Proof of his great love.

 

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