Luke 24: 38, 39 And He said to them, "Why are you troubled? And why do doubts arise in your hearts? "Behold My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself. Handle Me and see, for a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see I have." --NASB
In the name of the One Who came in the flesh, amen.
It is difficult to understand what we cannot see and touch. It is tempting to explain things away as hallucination, fairy tale, or dream. We can accept that God exists. We can accept that He teaches us things. We can accept that a man by the name of Jesus actually lived, but to believe that God came to us as a man is very difficult.
But our Savior did come to us as true God and true man. He was born in Bethlehem so that He could bring peace between mankind and God. He had to come to us as true man so that He could suffer and die. He had to be true God so that His sacrifice could apply to all people. But more than that, by becoming true man, He knows what it is like to be tempted. He knows what it is like to be lonely, to be betrayed, to be sad, and feel pain. He knows what it is like to lose a loved one. He truly understands our problems, and He wants to help. Even during the Holidays when we can sometimes feel all alone in a crowd, or when we don't have family and friends to celebrate with, He is with us and understands us. Dump your frustrations, sadness, and pain at Jesus' feet. He will strengthen, cheer, and comfort you. Amen.
Prayer: Dear Lord Jesus, You made a perfect world and we destroyed it. We brought pain and sorrow into life. But You took our flesh and blood as Your own so that You could save us from our own destruction. Be with us as we prepare for the celebration of Your birth. Be with us and encourage us by Your own life-giving flesh and blood which we receive in the Holy Supper, amen.
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