Today we focus on Luke 2:7
“She gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger.”
I begin our thought today by saying Merry Christmas. I grew up in a family where we were taught that December 25th is not the birthday of Jesus. Most Bible scholars will tell you that it is not.
The early church did not recognize or celebrate the birth of Jesus for the first 200 years of his existence. In fact, history often points to the year 336 AD as the beginning of the celebration of Christmas.
This is not a “Bah humbug” type of thing. I say to all these things, “So what? I don’t really care.” As Christians, we can celebrate the birth of Jesus on any day we wish. Certainly, we can be joyful on that day.
What matters is that we remember why he was born. As the angel told Joseph, “She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:21).
So with all that, have fun and open some presents. Have a Merry Christmas!
I’m Lonnie Davis, and these are thoughts worth thinking.