The Baby Lying in a Manger

So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.  — Luke 2:16-18

Our Savior, Jesus, was born in a lowly manger — a feeding trough for cattle.

But the shepherds were so excited to see Him that they ran off to tell their friends.

Everyone who heard about it was amazed.

Dear Lord, help me to keep that amazement at the birth of your Son.

Instill in me the wonder of His birth.

And the awe of His sacrifice.

Thank you.

You Will Find a Baby

"This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” — Luke 2:12 

The angels told the shepherds where to find baby Jesus.

They said there would be a clear sign of the Christ child.

The shepherds were told to look for a baby wrapped in cloths.

That baby would be lying in a manger.

The feed trough for oxen.

From this humble birth our Savior came.

We anticipate His come with expectation and joy!

Familiar With All of My Ways

You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. — Psalm 139:3 

Tomorrow marks the first day of Fall.

And it's our nephew's birthday.

Here he is kayaking.

The God of Creation knows our every move.

He discerns my going out and my lying down.

He is familiar with all of my ways.

Both good and bad.

May His will be done in my life.

The Baby Was Lying in the Manger

So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. — Luke 2:6

The shepherds hurried off after hearing the host of angels praising God.

They found Mary and Joseph.

And they saw the Baby Jesus lying in a manger.

Because there was no room for the family in the inn.

Today we praise God, too.

And we thank Him for sending Jesus His Son to earth to save us.