DCLM Sincere Milk 25 December 2022 — Saviour’s birth story
DCLM Higher Everyday 25 December 2022 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Saviour’s birth story
TOPIC: THE SAVIOUR’S BIRTH STORY
TEXT: LUKE 2:1-11
2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
3And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
4And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
5To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
6And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
7And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
MEMORY VERSE: “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord” (LUKE 2:11).
MESSAGE:
In many societies, the circumstances surrounding a child’s birth is considered significant. This sometimes influences the name and pattern of life of that child.
This did not apply to Christ. Though born in a manger, His birth and what He would accomplish had been foretold thousands of years before. This makes His birth unique and not ordinary. A major occurrence at Christ’s birth was the announcement by angels signifying heaven’s interest and great joy to both angels and men.
In the announcement, His mission in the world was also stated, as the Saviour of the world. His mission was to deliver humanity from sin and its bondage and bring man back into fellowship with God. Christ had to come to this sin-stained world to offer Himself as sacrifice for many to be saved.
It will be most unfortunate for anyone to pass through this life and not embrace the salvation Christ offers humanity. Christ has done all things for God’s purpose for your life to be accomplished; so, live for His glory, after giving your life to Him in true repentance.
QUOTE: Live for His glory.
CHALLENGE: Make your life count for God’s glory.
PRAYER: Lord, help me to tell others about Your birth.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
