“For unto to you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord”
(Luke 2:11).
The NIV Study Bible makes these comments: “Many Jews were looking for a political leader to deliver them from Roman rule, while others were hoping for a savior to deliver them from sickness and physical hardship. But this announcement concerns the Savior who would deliver them from sin and death.”
This week we will look at “The Son As Savior.” We find this pronouncement in today’s verse. Mary would embark on an extraordinary journey and face a daunting task as the mother of the Messiah. For the next 33 years she would care for and support her son, Jesus. As blessed as she was, in this wonderful opportunity, Mary would realize she needed Him as her Savior. I believe she discerned this during her attendance at Christ’s first miracle. Our introduction to week three contains these words about that first miracle: “As she walked away to allow her son to perform His first miracle, I imagine she knew that she essentially completed her role as Jesus’ mother. She had provided for His needs as a child, but now He would perform the role of a Savior for her and the entire world.”
I hope sometime during the Christmas season you will read the scriptural account of the Christmas story. Yes, a Savior was born. As you think about “the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in a manger,” think about the shadow of the Cross looming over that manger. Reflect on why He came to earth. That baby, Mary’s son, was born to be our Savior.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray that attendees at the English class parties scheduled today, tomorrow and Wednesday in southern France would allow many to hear and ponder the true Reason for the Season.
