The Miracle

Have you experienced a miracle? Have you experienced something extraordinary? Have you been overwhelmed with joy? What were your first thoughts when it happened? Did you give credit where credit is due? What are your thoughts reflecting on it?

Miracles are rare, yet common. Many times, we miss the miracle before our eyes. The extraordinary is often a matter of perspective. Being overwhelmed with joy can be fleeting or constant. Our thoughts and reflections on any of these occurrences can change over time.

Though we often think of miracles as being extremely rare, if nearly nonexistent, they are not. The miracle of life and births occur every day. No birth was more miraculous than the birth of Jesus. Why? In his birth God came down from heaven to live among his creation. It is unprecedented and a one-time occurrence.

Because of his birth, we should be overwhelmed with joy. But this joy should not be just on Christmas day. It should stay with us every day of the year. We should continually remind ourselves that God cared enough for us to come be with us. After all, one of the names that identifies Jesus is Immanuel—God with us. No greater event has ever happened.

As we celebrate Christmas, the coming of Christ in infant form, let’s commit to remembering his miraculous birth every day. Let’s also commit to becoming more like Him and living our lives by His commands. We can start by welcoming the Holy Spirit into our lives and learning to listen to him. As we listen, hear his messages, and follow his guidance, we become more like Jesus and experience His joy.

I pray we all commit to remembering the birth of Jesus. I pray we commit to reminding ourselves every day. I pray each one of us will live our lives according to Jesus’ commands. Remember the miracle of Jesus’ birth. Welcome in the Holy Spirit. Listen, learn, and experience overwhelming joy.

Luke 2:6-7 While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.