The Supernatural Power Of Christ's Birth

James Lane expressed the incarnation of Christ in rather unique language when he said:

"Jesus took off his scarlet robe and he hung it up in the wardrobe of eternity. He bought a ticket at the depot of time. He rode the train down forty-two generations and disembarked at Bethlehem. He cried like a baby; healed people like a doctor, fed people like a supermarket, spoke like an orator, and died like a mighty God. He was God in the flesh."

The name Emmanuel is a Hebrew name, which literally means "God with us." It’s a promise of incarnate deity. We tend to focus our attention at Christmas on the infancy of Christ. And yet, the greater miracle is the fact that he’s God at the same time.

Video Clip – The Message of Christmas – Jesus came as the incarnate Son of God.

Closing

Joseph risked everything on what he believed God was doing. Mark 6 says Jesus had four brothers they named James, Joseph, Judas and Simon. Scholars say Joseph and Mary may have given their sons the names of Israel’s patriarchs because they trusted that through their son Jesus, God was going to act one more time to renew his people.

Joseph and Mary learned to trust God in spite of hardships and hard times. We can learn from Joseph’s example to trust God even when it costs us dearly. Joseph did the right thing. The world may have looked at Joseph with disrespect, but God looked at him as a righteous man – a man who lived out the laws of the Torah.

When push comes to shove how deep is your commitment to Jesus? This Christmas let’s say “Yes” to Jesus and follow Him regardless of the cost of possible ridicule from friends or family. Let’s follow Jesus even if it means being made fun of at work or school because we want to please Jesus in all we say and do.

Wally was big for his age--seven years old. Everyone wondered what role the teacher would give him in the annual Christmas play. Especially considering the fact that he was also a slow learner. Perhaps he could pull the curtain. To everyone’s surprise the teacher gave Wally the role of the innkeeper. The boy of course was delighted. After all, all he had to learn was one line: “There is no room in the inn.” He had that line down in no time.

Then came the night for the program. The parents took their places. Every seat in the auditorium was filled. The children entered singing "Oh come all ye faithful." The lights dimmed. A hush moved over the audience. The curtain opened on Scene One. Mary and Joseph entered the stage and walked up to the inn. "Please sir, my wife is not well. Could we have a room for the night?” Wally was ready for his line. He had rehearsed it all night. He began, there is…and he hesitated. He started over again. There is . . . and again his mind went completely blank. Everyone was embarrassed for him but poor Wally just didn’t know what to do. Joseph thought he would improvise and started walking away toward the stable on stage left. Seeing him walking away Wal1y in desperation called out: “Look, there’s plenty of room at my house, just come on home with me."

Is there plenty of room in your life and home for Jesus this Christmas? Can you say to Jesus, “Look, there’s plenty of room at my house, just come on home with me.”