Luke 2:1-7

Luke 2:1-7

1. Let us notice the TIMES when Christ was born.
2. Let us notice the PLACE where Christ was born.
3. Let us notice the MANNER in which Christ was born.

"Let us ever rest our souls on the thought, that times are in God's hand. (Psalm 31:15.) He knows the best season for sending help to His church, and new light to the world. Let us beware of giving way to over anxiety about the course of events around us, as if we knew better than the King of kings what time relief should come."

"A true Christian should never be greatly moved or disturbed by the conduct of the rulers of the earth. He should see with the eye of faith a hand overruling all that they do to the praise and glory of God."

"We see here the grace and condescension of Christ. Had He come to save mankind with royal majesty, surrounded by His Father's angels, it would have been an act of undeserved mercy. Had He chosen to dwell in a palace, with power and great authority, we should have had reason enough to wonder. But to become poor as the very poorest of mankind, and lowly as the very lowliest--this is a love that passes knowledge."

Questions:

1. When evil prevails and trial’s press in on us, where do we find hope and peace? Do we rest our souls on the thought that all of history is in God’s hands and that He works all things according to the council of His own will?

2. Politics are an increasingly dividing issue today. Do we believe that all our governing authorities – the ones we wanted elected or not – are so placed by God Himself? Do we regard them as creatures who can only do as God allows them and, by whatever they do, are actually carrying out God’s will?

3. Have we ever considered that Jesus was poor in this world? As such, do we believe that it is no disgrace to be poor, that such a position has been sanctified and honored by the Son of God entering as such into our world? May this thought also be a means of grace in fighting temptations to be rich in this world!