For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6)

I remember when I had my first child (and my second). Nothing in the world could have prepared me for the love I would have for my boys. It was beyond words. Having a child was a gift beyond my imagination and would change my world forever.

As we enter this Christmas Season I look back to that manger to see the child that was born to us – fully man and fully God – who would not only change my world, but the world for all mankind.

It was necessary for Jesus to be born of a woman so that He could experience life on earth as a human. Yet, He had to be born with a Spiritual Father, without a sinful nature in order to fulfill His role as the Perfect Lamb who would take away the sin of the world.

As a man Jesus experienced life just like we do. He was tempted, betrayed, despised, rejected, falsely accused, misunderstood, humiliated, beaten and abused just like us. He knew what it was like to experience grief, sadness, severe pain and suffering – those nails hurt. He was fully man when He had those experiences. He also experienced laughter, joy, friends, family, good food, worshiping with His friends, and working with His hands. He was fully human and could (and still can) identify with us when we go through our human experiences.

Jesus came as a lowly babe, born to a virgin, to bring you back into a relationship with God. He knows your struggles, your pain and your hurts. He came to heal you. Give Him a chance to change your world.

Hebrews 2:18; 4:15, Mark 3:21, John 11:35, Isaiah 53:3