And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger. Luke 2:12
Jesus is The Babe; born in Bethlehem, the One born to a virgin. He did not come in a spaceship, nor by some aberrant or bizarre entrance into the world. Jesus existed throughout eternity past, but “was made flesh” (John 1:14), and came as a little baby into the world. He needed a mother to care and love Him, just as any other child. He played with other children and learned lessons at Mary’s knee. Because Jesus is human, He knows your problems. Will you talk to Him about them?
Lord, because You became human, You know how weak I am. I need strength to stand as a Christian in a non-Christian world. I need strength to keep on living for You.
Jesus was The Babe, who grew in “wisdom and stature and in favor with God and men” (Luke 2:52), so He knows how you must grow both physically and spiritually. Because Jesus was The Babe of Bethlehem, He can identify with your weaknesses and help you overcome them. “He learned obedience by the things which He suffered” (Hebrews 5:8), therefore, He can help you through your pain and problems. Look to Jesus for help.
Lord, I have never been spat upon for being a Christian, nor have they beaten me or nailed me to a cross. But I face many hardships. Life is difficult, can You help me? I look to Your human example; I’m trusting Your inner strength. Amen.
Jesus understands my problems because He was human.
