Ordinary??

You know, we each have an identity. That is who we are, and how others know us to be......most of us have a few unknown things about us, but as a whole and as Christians, we are identifiable!

Yesterday, we reflected on the birth of a King. Jesus Christ. King of the Jews.

A newborn baby.....

His mother was a virgin, and probably rejected and ridiculed. Pregnant sixteen year olds in that time was a thing of dishonor. Nowadays, it is accepted and publicized,not hidden, and almost a badge of honor. Joseph, her fiancee, was concerned---about his relationship with her and what others might say. He considered "hiding" her to overcome the comments and people. But even as young as they were, they chose to listen, believe and obey the message of the angels!!

Herod hated this baby that was "spoken about". He was the self proclaimed KING of the Jews!!
Thus his desire to kill the babies to get the right one!!

You see, Christ's life here was not any easy one---even those who knew Him rejected Him as who He was---the Saviour. He had siblings ---no doubt they were not all loving and kind nor believed Him. He was hated, rejected, abused, and unwanted by those He came to seek and to lead to salvation. His chosen ones, the disciples also were unbelieving to Him at times, and even did not choose to obey Him. He died a public humiliating death because of ME!!

But, He chose me.......

And His grace and mercy are alive in me. His death gave me eternal life ---and HOPE.

A sweet baby, held in His mother's arms....with all the needs of any other human newborn, infant, boy and man...suffering the same as you and I with friends, family, work, ministry,and life.

YET, so very different.