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What is your favorite Christmas tradition that you wait for all year long? Traditions are a fun way to celebrate special days. When we celebrate Christmas this week, we are celebrating the birth of Jesus, the Light of the World.
Let’s read about Jesus’ birth in Luke 2, verses 1-12.
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In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.”
The Shepherds went immediately to find Jesus and worshiped Him. But they weren’t the only ones searching for the Light. Wise men from the east, following a great star, came looking for Jesus as well. Matthew tells us their story in chapter two, verses 9b through 11. Let’s read what he says:
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The star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary His mother, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered Him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.
Jesus was the Light God’s people had been waiting for. Soon, He would bring sight to blind eyes, freedom to captives and light to those walking in darkness. Jesus, the Light of the World, had finally arrived.