And it came about that while they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth. Luke 2:6
Just a sentence. A fairly brief one at that. For anyone who has given birth or watched someone giving birth, it is packed with meaning. Along my theme of wanting to be amazed at what Christmas is, this really hit me in a way that it hasn't before. This was the God of all gods; the Lord of all lords. He choose a unlikely mother and definitely an unlikely location to be born. No planning. How in the world did Mary do it without pre-natal classes, no hospital to rush to and no one to help? (Ok, ladies, dwell on that one. Your first pregnancy and the only person you have to help you is your brand new husband. Seriously? Did God know what He was doing?)
I think about how different that is from the stories of a royal during his coronation or announcement to the world that he is king. Such grandeur and glamour. Yes, God knew exactly what He was doing. Such contrast with the world's view - such a picture of humility.
I hope you are soaking in this greatest gift and that you are amazed.
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