“He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David; and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom will have no end” (Luke 1:32-33).
Who is this One born of Mary? This has been the question from the time He was born. What does God say? Listen to these words. He will reign; the rebellion shall be overcome. He will hold in His hands what He has established. He shall be seen as one of us, yet also we know He is God. What He does is forever. Yes, there is mystery, for this is God who is doing these things. Will your life be directed by yourself or by Him?
Lord, I have heard these words many times, but I often do not think about them. You created all things and You are re-creating all things anew through grace. I often think in terms of things done and not in terms of things being done. You have called me into Your kingdom and have given me the hope that I will be made into Your child, born not of flesh and blood, but of Your power unleashed which makes all things new.
Lord Jesus, babe lying in a manger, You have revealed the next step of the journey. To those who believe, You have called us to live in Your lineage, not the lineage of rebellion. You have called us into the new creation to become what You will make of us. Aid me to see through the lies of this age in order to become what You will make of me. Help me to become like You. Amen.
