March 16
Luke 2:1-35
Every parent has hopes and dreams for their child. They wonder who they will grow up to be, who they might marry, where they will go to college, and where they might live. Unlike most parents Mary and Joseph immediately knew Jesus’ purpose. When angels broke into the seen realm, they proclaimed Jesus’ identity to a group of surprised shepherds. They shared he would bring joy and peace to all who responded to him because he is the Savior, Messiah, and Lord. He alone can save us from death, sin, and the judgment that awaits. He is the promised Messiah who will reign forever, and he is Emmanuel—God with us. His position allows him to bring joy and peace into the darkest recesses of our lives. Into despair, depression, and brokenness he breathes joy and peace.
These realities are available to us, if we only grab hold of him. No matter how dark the world gets, how hopeless our situation, or how deep our pain, the joy and peace of Jesus is greater. A few days after the appearance of the angels, God spoke through an aged prophet, Simeon. He proclaims, like the angels, Jesus is the Savior of the world. Salvation would come through this tiny infant. Salvation not only for Israel, but for the whole world. Salvation had come for all, and it had come through Jesus. So let us embrace him, share him, and experience his life even now.
Father God, help me to experience the joy and peace which Jesus offers. Help me to seek, share, and value him like the shepherds and Simeon. Amen.
What keeps you from experiencing the joy and peace which Jesus brought?
Every parent has hopes and dreams for their child. They wonder who they will grow up to be, who they might marry, where they will go to college, and where they might live. Unlike most parents Mary and Joseph immediately knew Jesus’ purpose. When angels broke into the seen realm, they proclaimed Jesus’ identity to a group of surprised shepherds. They shared he would bring joy and peace to all who responded to him because he is the Savior, Messiah, and Lord. He alone can save us from death, sin, and the judgment that awaits. He is the promised Messiah who will reign forever, and he is Emmanuel—God with us. His position allows him to bring joy and peace into the darkest recesses of our lives. Into despair, depression, and brokenness he breathes joy and peace.
These realities are available to us, if we only grab hold of him. No matter how dark the world gets, how hopeless our situation, or how deep our pain, the joy and peace of Jesus is greater. A few days after the appearance of the angels, God spoke through an aged prophet, Simeon. He proclaims, like the angels, Jesus is the Savior of the world. Salvation would come through this tiny infant. Salvation not only for Israel, but for the whole world. Salvation had come for all, and it had come through Jesus. So let us embrace him, share him, and experience his life even now.
Father God, help me to experience the joy and peace which Jesus offers. Help me to seek, share, and value him like the shepherds and Simeon. Amen.
What keeps you from experiencing the joy and peace which Jesus brought?
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