Manger Things
John 1:9-14 NIV
9 The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. 11 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 12 Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— 13 children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God. 14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
This Christmas lets make sure that Jesus is not…
I. Unrecognized
A. “He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him.” V10
How easy it is for SO MANY to CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS without ever SEEING CHRIST in it!
Psalms 121:1-2 NIV
1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from the Lord , the Maker of heaven and earth.
Romans 8:28 NLT
28 And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
Romans 11:36 NLT
36 For everything comes from him and exists by his power and is intended for his glory. All glory to him forever! Amen.
Philippians 4:19 NIV
19 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
Colossians 3:17 NIV
17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
This Christmas lets make sure that Jesus is not…
II. UNRECEIVED
A. 11 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him.
Luke 2:7 NKJV
7 And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
IF WE DON’T COMPLETELY RECOGNIZE HIS WORTH, WE WON’T TOTALLY RECEIVE HIS WONDER!
My Beginning. My Forever. 