And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. (Luke 2:6-7 ESV)
What is it that makes the "Christmas Story" so "romantic", if you will? Is it not the simplicity of what is the most important event in human history? God becomes man. That moment took place with very little fanfare on earth - in obscurity, barely noticed. Without the context leading up to this birth, it would seem like just another birth, only a little less important or impressive. God speaks plainly and simply to the need of all humanity. He loved us enough to send His Son to us, born in humble surroundings. He walked on earth in humble service, with simple speech. All to accomplish the greatest feat of all time - to conquer sin and death in our stead. So simple, so profound.
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