A Manger Moment
Pastor Richie Nobles
11/30/2023
According to Merriam-Webster, the word humble means three things: “not proud or haughty,” “reflecting, expressing, or offering in a spirit of deference or submission,” and “ranking low in a hierarchy or scale; not costly or luxurious”
The birth of Jesus paints a picture that will be on display His entire life on earth, that picture is Humility. Jesus is the ultimate example of humility, of the spirit of submission, and of willingness to be ranked among the lowest of the society, forgoing the luxuries of the wealthy. It only makes sense, then, that the very first bed Jesus ever slept in was just as humble as he is.
Nowadays, parents go to great lengths to determine what sort of crib their baby gets; the color, size, and brand are all taken into account. But Mary and Joseph did not have that luxury; they only had a manger to put Jesus in. An article at Compelling Truth notes, “Jesus’ first bed was an indicator of His nature and purpose. Rather than coming to earth amidst fanfare and in plush surroundings, the King of Creation and God’s own Son was born among animals, with his very first visitors being lowly shepherds from the fields”
In this humility, Jesus is showing his purpose for coming to earth. In Luke 2:12, the angel tells the shepherds that the manager will be a sign to them, to show them where the Messiah is: among them! The God of the universe has humbled himself to dwell among the people. Dave Jenkins explains: “Jesus, being born in a manger, highlights that there is no place that bars the way for the Lord. All of this reveals how accessible and available Jesus is to sinners. The King of Kings and the Lord of lords came humbly, and His first bed was a manger.” Jenkins continues, “The Good Shepherd would first make His bed among the sheep. The saving God who made His tent with Israel in the wilderness now made His tent in the flesh, and His name is Immanuel, God with us”
Over the next 25 days we will hear from different voices and viewpoints all proclaiming the uniqueness of the Messiah’s birth. The manger seemingly had no grandeur about it but it was a big deal, a major deal a manger moment. May the reality of this “Manger Moment” remind you of the true meaning of Christmas.
11/30/2023
According to Merriam-Webster, the word humble means three things: “not proud or haughty,” “reflecting, expressing, or offering in a spirit of deference or submission,” and “ranking low in a hierarchy or scale; not costly or luxurious”
The birth of Jesus paints a picture that will be on display His entire life on earth, that picture is Humility. Jesus is the ultimate example of humility, of the spirit of submission, and of willingness to be ranked among the lowest of the society, forgoing the luxuries of the wealthy. It only makes sense, then, that the very first bed Jesus ever slept in was just as humble as he is.
Nowadays, parents go to great lengths to determine what sort of crib their baby gets; the color, size, and brand are all taken into account. But Mary and Joseph did not have that luxury; they only had a manger to put Jesus in. An article at Compelling Truth notes, “Jesus’ first bed was an indicator of His nature and purpose. Rather than coming to earth amidst fanfare and in plush surroundings, the King of Creation and God’s own Son was born among animals, with his very first visitors being lowly shepherds from the fields”
In this humility, Jesus is showing his purpose for coming to earth. In Luke 2:12, the angel tells the shepherds that the manager will be a sign to them, to show them where the Messiah is: among them! The God of the universe has humbled himself to dwell among the people. Dave Jenkins explains: “Jesus, being born in a manger, highlights that there is no place that bars the way for the Lord. All of this reveals how accessible and available Jesus is to sinners. The King of Kings and the Lord of lords came humbly, and His first bed was a manger.” Jenkins continues, “The Good Shepherd would first make His bed among the sheep. The saving God who made His tent with Israel in the wilderness now made His tent in the flesh, and His name is Immanuel, God with us”
Over the next 25 days we will hear from different voices and viewpoints all proclaiming the uniqueness of the Messiah’s birth. The manger seemingly had no grandeur about it but it was a big deal, a major deal a manger moment. May the reality of this “Manger Moment” remind you of the true meaning of Christmas.
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