Christmas - The day of the may miracles

Christmas is often remembered as the day of Jesus of Nazareth birth. Born of a virgin, which is often the miracle that is reflected upon. Though some think of this as allegory and also conclude that Jesus was just a good man who was wise, it is important to also understand the many miracles that were accomplished on that night, and also to reflect on the miracles that will continue.

The Lord makes some promises in the Old Testament, we call these covenants. The fact that the Lord deals with humans in such a way is a miracle in itself. One of these covenants is to David.

David was the king of Israel and was loved by the Lord. Because David loved the Lord and desired to love the Lords people, he found favor in the Lord’s sight. The Lord makes a covenant, promise, to David. This covenant entails that David will have a descendant that will rule forever.

“When your days are fulfilled that you must go to be with your fathers, that I will set up one of your descendants after you, who will be of your sons; and I will establish his kingdom. He shall build for Me a house, and I will establish his throne forever. I will be his father and he shall be My son; and I will not take My lovingkindness away from him, as I took it from him who was before you. But I will settle him in My house and in My kingdom forever, and his throne shall be established forever.”
-1 Chronicles 17:11-14

David possibly not fully comprehending the words that come out of his mouth says, “Now, O Lord, let the word that You have spoken concerning Your servant and concerning his house be established forever, and do as You have spoken. 1 Chronicles 17:23”

Jesus, the Christ, birth is the fulfillment of this promise. Mary, his earthly mother, was in lineage of David and her giving birth to Jesus was the continuation of Davids heritage. What she may had not fully understood was that Jesus will establish his kingdom forever.

Jesus being born of a virgin, shows the power of God and gives proof to Jesus being God’s son (1 Chr. 17:13). Jesus dying on the cross fulfilled that God will not take his mercies from and Him being the son of God will grant Him the power to rule forever (1 Chr. 17:14).

This is the miracle! Our King rules forever, because of His death. We have been given a new promise, a promise of everlasting life. The Lord grants us the ability to be apart of this covenant.

"Incline your ear and come to Me.
Listen, that you may live;
And I will make an everlasting covenant with you,
According to the faithful mercies shown to David."
-Isaiah 55:3

It is recorded by the Apostle John that the there are many other miracles that Jesus performed but that the ones that are recorded are done so, so that those who read it may have faith and believe in Jesus the Christ (John 20:30-31). The Lord holds to his promises as we have seen through the Davidic Covenant. If we believe in the promises of the Lord, and hold to what the Apostle John writes, we are affirmed and comforted in the fact that we are granted Salvation in believing in these miracles. For Paul assures us, “that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9”

The miracle that was given to the world, in which we celebrate every Christmas, is a continual gift. It is the greatest gift that we as humans could ever desire. But much like our western culture has done, the true meaning of Christmas is hidden behind flashy and expensive things that will give short momentary happiness. “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2”

May this Christmas be a time of real reflection, may we follow conviction to share with our loved ones the true meaning of Christmas in hopes to share the greatest gift of all. Merry Christmas!