What Will You Do On This Night of All Nights?

     This is the night to remember. It is the night of all nights. The salvation of the world was born. The shepherds saw the heavenly host and heard the good news of the Great Shepherd. The three wise kings from the East followed the bright and shining star. They witnessed the One who would, one day, be King of Kings. He was and He is the light of the world and of heaven.

     The angel, Gabriel, visited Mary and Joseph to tell them the news. God was giving them a Son. Mary was a virgin. She did not understand. Gabriel told her of the power of the Holy Spirit. This boy would be the One and Only, God and man. Today I want to focus on one line written about Mary.

     She has a newborn Son. Can you imagine the magnitude of it all? The angel’s words have come true. She and Joseph are to raise this Son of God. Right now, sitting in this simple stable, underneath this bright star from heaven, she holds Him. He looks like any ordinary baby. This is her earthly son, too, and she loves Him. On this night of all nights, and always, He is her son. As the shepherds leave to spread the good news and as the three kings take a different route away from Herod’s schemes, Mary and Joseph are left with their son.

But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. Luke 2:19

     It comes down to that for each one of us. It doesn’t matter what others think, what your parents believe, what this devotion tells you, what the pastor shares at the Christmas Eve service today. It comes down to you and Jesus. What will you ponder in your heart about Him? What will your decision be about accepting the gift He offers you on this night of all nights? Will you believe He is the One? The One who loves you so much He gives you a way to heaven?

     Treasure this news on this Christmas Eve. Look up for yourself. Read the glorious Words of Scripture.

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord.” Luke 2:10-11

     This great joy is for all people. A Savior has been born for you! Treasure the news. Accept it for yourself. On this night of all nights.

Dear Father,

How can we ever thank You for this gift? This beautiful baby would one day give us eternal life. I pray this news will continue to break into our souls. A child is born in the city of David. He is the Messiah. He is the Lord. We ponder this news and treasure it in our hearts on this night of all nights.

He is Jesus. And in His name we pray.

Amen