The Birth of Jesus

Can you get any lower than a barn to be born in? Jesus, the great King of all the Earth, was born under such meager and humble conditions, in a smelly, dirty, common barn. It speaks to His own humble nature and character. Jesus came as a baby, letting Himself be dependent on His own creation to raise Him.

An Angelic Encounter

Even those who were privileged to hear the revelation from the angels of this wonderfully good news of Salvation Itself being born in the Earth, were humble Sheep herders, an occupation held by those considered lower class and insignificant. The Father truly has chosen those who are humble like the Humble King, to reveal such profound and exultant revelations.

Baby Jesus Dedicated in the Temple

Mary and Joseph were both of the lineage of King David who was a man after God’s own heart. They did what was prescribed for first born sons in the Law of Moses. Jesus, even in His infancy kept the law perfectly. Simeon, the great saint who would be among the first to look upon the infant, incarnate God, was a just and devout man and was spoken to by the Spirit of the Lord Himself, even to the point where when Jesus and His parents were entering the temple, Holy Ghost prompted Him to walk into the room at the same time! Simeon’s life is a profound example of faithfulness, devotion and love toward God.

The great responsibility to care for the King of All, knowing how His destiny would not only save humanity, but her as well, was a great honor bestowed upon Mother Mary, as she was unlike any other woman, for God choose her, lowly in her own right, to parent the Christ child. Anna, a woman devoted to God like Simeon, was a wonderful example of how one should live holy before God with fasting and prayer.

At Age Twelve Jesus Visits the Temple

Jesus, though the King of All, grew into who He was, just as all of us grow as we age and mature. He identified with humanity in every aspect of His humanity. The fact that Joseph and Mary didn’t know Jesus was missing, speaks to the family dynamic of the Saviour. They trusted His judgement and knew He was mature enough to handle Himself. When they finally found Him, He was among teachers of the Law who marveled at His understanding. Though, His parents were distraught, He didn’t let that deter Him from His purpose. Yet, He still submitted himself to them.