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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.” (Luke 2:8-11)
I still remember the moment they showed me my newborn son. A baby was born—and to me! He was mine—mine to love, mine to rejoice in. And though he’s grown now, he’s still mine in a certain sense, and will be forever.
That’s the gist of the news the angels brought to the shepherds—for they said, “To you is born this day … a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” How amazing, that God would send us a Savior—and not just any Savior, but His own beloved Son, who is God Himself! How amazing, that Jesus would be born to us—not just to Mary and Joseph, but to every sinful, broken human being who has ever lived. Jesus is ours—ours to love, ours to rejoice in.
And we are His—because Jesus has given His life for our sake, to make us His own. That’s what the cross was all about. And now that He has risen from the dead and will never die again, we too will live forever with Him. We are His and He is ours—born to us, forever.
WE PRAY: Dear Jesus, I am Yours and You are mine—thank You. Amen.
Reflection Questions:
- Why are people usually happy when babies are born?
- How is Jesus yours forever?
- How are you His?
Advent Devotions were written by Dr. Kari Vo.
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