John 1:14
As I write this devotion I am in the air on a flight to go see our new grandson. His mom gave birth last Wednesday. She labored for 24 hours to finally succumb to a c-section because our little man was too big to fit through the birth canal. As my baby girl labored I labored too for her. My heart broke to be so far away when I knew she hurt so badly. I knew God had a plan and He was in control, but there were still fears of the unknown.
When I think back to that day and the long grueling hours. I can’t help but think of Mary. She was far from her mom. She was alone with her husband bringing a precious son into the world. She knew God was with her. He was His Son not just hers and yet I am sure she too feared the unknown. The pain was real, the blood and birth natural and yet this Son was far from ordinary. God’s son!
John 1:14 says, “The Word became flesh and took up residence among us. We observed His glory as the One and Only Son from the Father full of grace and truth.” Verse 18 goes on to say “No one has ever seen God. The One and Only Son, who is at the Father’s side. He has revealed Him.” God sent Jesus so that we might know Him. Matthew 1:23 tells us that the Son would be named Immanuel which means, God with us. Jesus came that we might know God. Luke 1:32-33 Jesus is called the Son of the Most High and that He would have the throne of His Father David. He would reign over the house of Jacob forever and His kingdom would know no end. The Jews of that day looked for royalty born in a fortress. God sent His Son to a humble cave with the birth announcement sent to Shepherds caring for the flock of sheep that would possibly one day serve as a sacrifice. Jesus was wrapped in clothes just as many of the sacrificial lambs would have been to prevent them from becoming marred. Jesus came to be our sacrifice.
I can’t imagine our precious grandson giving his life for the world. God sent His Son for this purpose. As you go through out your day today keep your eyes open for children. As you see each child pray for them. Pray they will come to know the Son early in life. Pray for their parents that they too would have a genuine relationship with Jesus. Pray for your children and grandchildren that they would see Jesus in you and want a Christ centered life. Thank God that He gave His Son so that each of us might know Him.