The facts are presented in a clear and concise way by Matthew. God came as a baby and grew into a fully developed man. His name was Immanuel, God with us. God lives among the Hebrews in a tent, led them by a cloud and pillar of fire. He spoke through the prophets and then lives among as a real human. He sympathizes and empathizes with everything we go through because He felt our pain. What more can we ask of a Gid who loves us. He even died for us to pay for our sins. The Triune God even came to live in us to restore and redeem us. How much love does this God have?
You see, it’s not just the Christmas story; rather, the entire redemptive story hinges on one thing—the eternal willingness of Jesus. Without his willingness, you and I would be without hope and without God. Without his willingness, we would be left with the power and curse of sin. Without his willingness, we would be eternally damned. During this season of celebrating don’t forget to stop and celebrate your Savior’s willingness. His willingness is your hope in life, death, and eternity.
Paul David Tripp, Come, Let Us Adore Him: A Daily Advent Devotional
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