Today's Devotional brought to you by prayer warrior Michelle Simpson
Luke 2:7-14
7 And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying:
14“ Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”
Anyone that has ever gone into a stable, unless it was a show barn, noticed several things. First, probably before even entering, would be the stench of animal waste and maybe the smell of fresh hay. Second would have been the filth of the stable, dirt floor. animal waste, leftover feed and possible puddles of water. This is our Savior's first bedroom and this is how our sinful lives appear to God, filthy and bad smelling. Jesus was not afraid to come into that atmosphere then and He isn't now. He waits for us to invite Him into the filth of our lives and allow Him to make it beautiful, clean and new.
The first announcement of the Saviour's birth is to the shepherds abiding in the field. They were probably the poorest of the comunity but they also seem to be the only ones watching and quiet enough to hear. Wise men in another country were also watching and did not miss the Star in the sky and began their journey. God came for all; the poor, the rich, those near, those far and especially for those who lives are not clean and perfect! As we look forward to a New Year, new beginnings and new commitments, why not renew your commitment to Him!
Prayer Father, Saviour, thank You for coming into less than perfect conditions as a reminder that there is nothing to dirty for You to clean up in our lives! There is room in my life for You! Come clean out the dirt and make me new today! In Jesus Cleansing Name I pray, Amen!
Luke 2:7-14
7 And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
Glory in the Highest
8 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. 10 Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. 11 For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.”13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying:
14“ Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”
Anyone that has ever gone into a stable, unless it was a show barn, noticed several things. First, probably before even entering, would be the stench of animal waste and maybe the smell of fresh hay. Second would have been the filth of the stable, dirt floor. animal waste, leftover feed and possible puddles of water. This is our Savior's first bedroom and this is how our sinful lives appear to God, filthy and bad smelling. Jesus was not afraid to come into that atmosphere then and He isn't now. He waits for us to invite Him into the filth of our lives and allow Him to make it beautiful, clean and new.
The first announcement of the Saviour's birth is to the shepherds abiding in the field. They were probably the poorest of the comunity but they also seem to be the only ones watching and quiet enough to hear. Wise men in another country were also watching and did not miss the Star in the sky and began their journey. God came for all; the poor, the rich, those near, those far and especially for those who lives are not clean and perfect! As we look forward to a New Year, new beginnings and new commitments, why not renew your commitment to Him!
Prayer Father, Saviour, thank You for coming into less than perfect conditions as a reminder that there is nothing to dirty for You to clean up in our lives! There is room in my life for You! Come clean out the dirt and make me new today! In Jesus Cleansing Name I pray, Amen!
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