Festivitis focus on birth of Jesus

Reflections

HHJ Columnist Earline Cole

 

Christian festivities of the Christmas season focus on the

birth of Jesus. Reminders of the occasion are pictured on greeting cards,

displayed on lawns, made the center of attraction in homes and churches, and

publicized many other ways.

 

The manger scene is rightfully the most symbolic means of conveying the

message, “For unto you is born this

day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” – Luke 2:11.

As we center our attention on the nativity, we might meditate on the empty

manger, reflecting on the events following the birth of Jesus.

 

Baby Jesus, who was cradled in a manger, soon outgrew his little bed. His

birth, the true meaning of Christmas was the beginning of God’s gift to

mankind.

 

When we visualize the empty manger, we see a young boy in the temple in

discussion with teachers; we see a young man teaching and healing; we see Him

as He is betrayed and crucified; we see the empty tomb; we hear shouts of,

“He Lives! He Lives!”

 

Yes, the babe lying in the manger was the beginning. As we observe the birth of

Christ let us bow in humble adoration of a risen Savior. (From Earline Cole’s

1980 personal file)