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Saving For Christmas: Jesus is Savior From All (Lk. 2:1-14)

1In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3And all went to be registered, each to his own town. 4And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, 5to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. 6And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. 7And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.   8And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear. 10And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” (Lk. 2:1-14 ESV).

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Saving For Christmas: Jesus is Savior Above All and For All (Lk. 2:1-14)

This Friday most of us will celebrate Christmas, a day on which we mark the birth of Jesus.  Author Max Lucado reflects on the many ways people view this Jesus whose birth Christmas celebrates.[1]  Some, Lucado writes, see Jesus as the “Rabbit’s-Foot-Redeemer.”  Jesus is a good-luck charm.  The Rabbit’s-Foot-Redeemer’s specialty is getting you out of a jam.  If you can’t find a parking space, just ask him.  If you need help quickly, just pull him out.  Others, Lucado writes, see Jesus as the “Aladdin’s-Lamp-Redeemer.”  Whatever you wish is his command.  He’ll give you new jobs, pink Cadillacs, and improved spouses.  And when you’re done with him, he’ll go back into the lamp.  Third, some view Jesus as a “Monty-Hall-Redeemer.”  He’s ready to make a deal.  If you will put on a coat and tie, or dress and hose, 52 Sundays a year and endure sermons and contributions, he’ll make sure you get the heavenly prize behind door number 3.

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