Jesus was born so we could be reborn and live life to the fullest. Galatians 4 teaches that Jesus was born at the right time, of a woman, and under the law. He was born so we could be redeemed, adopted, given the Spirit and made an heir of all God's riches. His birth, like His death was far from comfortable. We may sing "Silent, Night Holy Night" but it was most likely a noisy night. The smell of manure from the animals and soiled swaddling clothes from Jesus would have been a reality in the barn in which He was born.

We have made the story cute for the holidays, but in reality Jesus' birth was the greatest humiliation of all. God became a man. He humbled Himself, lowered Himself, allowed Himself to be subjected to a sin stained world. What great love Jesus has for us! Don't take His love lightly. Surrender yourself to the One who came into this world to change lives. Let Him change your life!