We pray you will receive Jesus, the Word Incarnate, in a new way into your
heart.
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Friday, December 25, 2009, Christmas
Isaiah 52:7-10, Hebrews 1:1-6, Psalm 98:1-6, John 1:1-18
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FOOTPRINTS
"How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of Him Who brings glad
tidings, announcing peace, bearing good news, announcing
salvation." —Isaiah 52:7
We parents can spend much time gazing at our babies. We enjoy the way our
infant's feet and toes curl up and expand. We count the number of toes and
fingers. Each little movement brings fresh delight. Before we know it,
we've spent a half-hour contemplating our baby. We can spend hours looking
at our own babies, and never tire of it. This is because we love our baby
so much.
Jesus took on flesh and became a human Baby (Jn 1:14). Now we can relate
to Him in a way that we couldn't previously. As a parent delights in
admiring each aspect of their newborn, so we can reflect on the many
aspects of the incarnate Infant, Jesus.
This Christmas season, as you contemplate the Baby Jesus, reflect
especially upon Jesus' beautiful feet (Is 52:7). He traveled dusty roads
to proclaim the good news of the Kingdom of God (Mt 10:14). He let His
feet be washed by the penitent woman (Lk 7:44-45), so we would know that
love overcomes a multitude of sins (1 Pt 4:8). He allowed His feet to be
pierced and nailed to a cross and bleed for our salvation. His feet pushed
painfully upon the nails so He could breathe enough to speak His last
words on the cross.
Choose the better portion this Christmas (Lk 10:42). Sit at the beautiful
feet of Jesus and listen to His words (Lk 10:39).
Prayer: Father, give me such a love for Jesus that I never tire of
meditating on Him. Thank You for sending Jesus to save us all.
Promise: "Any who did accept Him He empowered to become children of
God." —Jn 1:12
Praise: Praise You, Infant Jesus! Your innocence and beauty have
transformed the world. Alleluia!
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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