Oh, how I wish you could see Bethlehem tonight!
Our little town has been so busy. Travelers have come from faraway places, the streets are crowded, and nearly every room is filled.
But something wonderful has happened. Something I believe the world will remember forever.
A baby has been born. His name is Jesus.
He was not born in a grand palace, surrounded by gold and servants. He was laid in a manger in the humblest of places. And yet, this little baby is the greatest King of all.
The shepherds have been telling everyone the most extraordinary news! Angels appeared to them in the fields, announcing the birth of the Savior. Can you imagine looking up into the night sky and hearing angels praising God?
Oh, Your child, what a wonderful night it must have been!
And do you know what makes this story even more beautiful? Jesus did not come only for the people of Bethlehem. He came for you, too.
Long before you were born, God already knew your name. You are wonderfully made, deeply loved, and never forgotten by Him.
So when you see the Christmas lights twinkling or a beautiful star shining above, I hope you remember the night our Savior came into the world.
The greatest gift of Christmas was never wrapped beneath a tree. He was wrapped in swaddling cloths and laid in a manger.