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Luke 2:7
"And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laith Him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn."

This week we are studying Jesus being the Light of the world. We turn to the second chapter in the Gospel of Luke for the record of Jesus's birth. We come from John's Gospel where he plainly states that Jesus is GOD. The birth of Jesus was miraculous. The world doesn't want to focus on the miraculous. The world doesn't want a Savior, it wants a teacher. Give us important lessons we can learn and use to make our lives better. Help us to be noble and wonderful, fully realized human beings. But, does the world pay attention to Jesus' teachings? What's the cross about? Jesus was born. Jesus died. What about His resurrection? The Christmas story is much bigger than we often allow it to be.

Too many people do not have room for Jesus in their lives. Just like Bethlehem when He was born. "...there was no room for them in the inn." Born in poverty as a helpless baby. Having all the vulnerabilities and needs of a newborn baby, the Word made flesh! Dwelling with us! God chose to do this, this way. It's God's plan from the beginning. The cross is always part of the plan. It's the real Christmas miracle. The real reason for the season!
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