A star hung over Bethlehem. The angel announced the birth of a King. A heavenly host sang praises in the night sky. Most of the people slept through the night that changed history. Jesus left glory in heaven to make His dwelling with people, but the people He came to save slept. They didn’t make room for Him. A whole city with no room for Jesus. So He was born in a stable out back.
A night sky with a supernaturally bright star and filled with angels. Who noticed? Those who were not sleeping. The shepherds tending their flocks by night. They saw the star and the angel and the heavenly host. They returned to Bethlehem as the angel directed, and they found Jesus wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger. They fell down on their knees and worshiped the newborn Savior (Luke 2:8-13).
While America Sleeps
God has been with us since the beginning of time. Jesus came to Bethlehem and lived among men for thirty-three years. He healed the sick, gave sight to the blind, made the lame walk and the blind see. He drove out demons and taught people how to live. These things are recorded in the Bible so we can believe and live forever with Him (John 3:16). Yet, many in America are like those in Bethlehem. They have not given Jesus room in their lives. They have made up their own rules how they should live – save the trees and kill the children. Will another supernaturally silent night come? When Jesus ascended into heaven, He promised He would return for those who love Him. Will we be sleeping?
Prayer
Thank you, Heavenly Father, for Jesus. Thank you for creating us and saving our souls from sin and destruction. Help us to be watchful while we wait for that day when you return. And while we wait, make us beacons of your light and love in this world so more people will experience your amazing love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
A Closer Walk with God 