“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.” 2 Corinthians 8:9 (ESV)
We believe that most people who reflect on the true story of Christmas – the birth of Jesus Christ – are impressed by the humble circumstances of the location where it occurred. But to be laid in a manger, or feeding trough for livestock was only a sign of a greater truth which is expressed out Bible verse today. Jesus was the Son of God, the ruler and owner of all the universe. He was richer than we can comprehend. He became poor which was shown not only by His birthplace – a stable where animals were kept – but by His entire style of living here on earth. He did all this for us, to bring us into the family of God with all that this includes. His purpose and mission on this earth was to live as humans live, but without sin, and to die for our sins, in our place so that we might live with Him in heaven if we believe and receive this gift. He has made us rich – richer than we can comprehend. As we think of his coming at Christmas, let's remember this promise – He became poor so that we might become rich. What a gift.
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