"The Messiah? I hope very soon, my child," replied the bearded old man.
"Will he rule from the temple?"
"We'll know that in God's time, son. Meanwhile, let's get back to your lessons. We must study the Scriptures so we'll be ready when he comes."
The ancient Israelites eagerly awaited their Messiah. God worked with them, molding them into a people he would use to bring salvation to a hurting world. Through them, God would send his very own Son. They could hardly wait!
Sin and oppression ruled, and their only hope rested in the promised Messiah. They desperately needed God among them, in the flesh.
When Jesus entered the world as a man, he came not as a messenger, but as God's Living Message. He is God's love, brought to our level of understanding. If we're attentive, we can see it in the miracles around us and in the lives of people.
This December, look for Jesus to be the Living Message to your heart. Read the Christmas story in Luke 2 and prepare yourself to accept this love.
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Pretend you're an Israelite, hearing your Savior was born. What will that mean for you?
Remember, Jesus is the Living Message
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