In my mind we are about to enjoy the 2nd most sacred celebration the world has ever known. Tonight and tomorrow we will celebrate the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ. While we know his actual birthday is in the spring, it is convenient and acceptable to celebrate it now.
Few in the days preceding Jesus' birth knew the importance of what was about to happen. The ancient prophets knew and some historians and scholars of the time recognized the signs and knew, but the general populace had no idea that the great Jehova would present himself as a tiny baby in a most humble circumstance so that he could fulfill prophesy.
Mary knew, of course, that the baby she carried would be the Savior, but she could not have known the pain and suffering that would accompany her son. Joseph knew, but did not know how or why.
Mary was the one righteous enough to be the mother of Jesus. Joseph was the one righteous enough care for the little child and His mother. What a wonderful family. Jesus was not the only child, but He was the only mortal child of Almighty God.
It is a wonderous event. We thank God for the temporary loan of his Son. We thank Jesus Christ for his life upon the earth, the atonement affected in our behalf, and His resurrection. All this so that we have the opportunity to return to that Heavenly Father from whom we all came.
We praise our most powerful, omniscient, righteous Heavenly Father, and His Son, Jesus Christ, whom we worship.
Merry Christmas to all.
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