Unique Part Two: December 1, 2009

TODAYS WORD FOR TUESDAY DECEMBER 1.

UNIQUE
THE UNIQUENESS OF JESUS
PART TWO

Defined by Webster:
Being the only one of its kind; unusual

GODS WORD

“Then the angel said to her, ‘do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.’ And behold you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a son and shall call His name Jesus.” Luke 1:30-31.

WORDS FROM KEN AND DOTTIE

As we mentioned yesterday we are sharing in these devotionals a four week series preparing us for the celebration of “THE BIRTH OF JESUS” on Christmas day. Today we have part two on the UNIQUENESS OF JESUS. Yesterday we shared some thoughts on the uniqueness of Jesus as a person. Today we share our thoughts with you on the UNIQUENESS OF JESUS IN HIS BIRTH.

Every Christmas Eve our family gets together and one of our highlights is our FAMILY PRESENTATION OF THE BIRTH OF JESUS. Since we have a large family with six children and their spouses and 20 grandchildren we have a large cast available to make this presentation. Every year the younger children all want to be Joseph or Mary so we keep track and pass this honor around. Dottie has made costumes and each child chooses their role as a shepherd, a wiseman or an angel. But the real message comes in the narration of the whole Christmas story written by Dottie and read by one of our older grand children. This event is a highlight and emphasizes to each person in our family the importance of knowing and understanding THE UNIQUENESS OF THE BIRTH OF JESUS.

The uniqueness of the birth of Jesus includes several very important vital facts to reassure us of our belief that Jesus is God. He was born of a virgin; His birth was prophesied by the prophet Isaiah some 700 years before His birth; He was born in Bethlehem as prophesied by Micah 700 years earlier; His birth was announced by angels; He was born in a stable, in a manger as a man that was poor, cared for in a feeding trough and yet was worshipped by kings as the King of Kings.

His birth was signaled by a once in history “star” which guided the wise men to the place of His birth. Hosts of angels gave forth praises at His birth and shepherds flocked to catch a glimpse of His face.

YES --- The uniqueness of Jesus is shown in His birth. Together let us start to prepare our hearts for the coming celebration on Christmas day of the birth of Jesus. Christmas is not about Santa Claus, gifts, Christmas ornaments on a tree or the turkey dinner. Christmas is about the Birth of Jesus!

THIS WEEKS FAMILY MEMORY VERSE:
KNOWN AS “THE GOSPEL IN A NUTSHELL.”

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16

TODAYS FAMILY PRAYER
Start preparing my heart today for a day of celebration in our home this Christmas. I praise You for who You are. I praise You for all the blessings that You have bestowed upon me and my family. Make this day special in Your sight because of my commitment to honor You in all that I do.