God Came to Earth by Billy Graham

God Came to Earth by Billy Graham In the midst of the Christmas rush, Christ is often left out as we forget that it is actually His birthday we are celebrating. The precise meaning of that first Christmas is clear: God came to earth in human form. Some 2,000 years ago, the angel revealed to the wondering and trembling shepherds the glorious news that there was born that day "in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord" (Luke 2:11). The angel had already announced to Joseph the character of Christ's Saviorhood: "You shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins" (Matthew 1:21). Israel had looked for One who would deliver them from the bondage of Rome and restore the nation to an even greater glory and prosperity than was enjoyed in the days of King David. They never dreamed that this little Babe in Bethlehem's manger was the anointed One, the King of kings and the Lord of lords. Only a few devout people living in close communion with God, such as the aged Simeon, saw the spiritual significance of Christ's birth. Looking into the face of the holy Babe, Simeon saw One who had come to be "a light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of [God's] people Israel" (Luke 2:32). Prayer Lord, we don't want to be blind to the Savior's presence like so many people were on that first Christmas. As we celebrate Christ's birth, help us to proclaim the message that He came to save us from our sins. We pray in Jesus' name. Amen. Scripture quotations are taken by permission from The Holy Bible, New King James Version, copyright ©1979, 1980, 1982 Thomas Nelson, Inc., Publishers, Nashville, Tenn. From Billy Graham: "Decision" magazine, December 2011, ©1991 BGEA.

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