That precious Messiah baby…was born to die.
In her stepfamily devotional, Seeking a Silent Night, Laura Petherbridge notes that the image of a bloody Savior is gruesome and difficult; we much prefer the adorable, approachable baby Jesus in a manger. But that baby was born to die for you and me. And when life becomes difficult, he is the anchor. When relationships are strained or the bank account empty, he gives strength. Come kneel beside the manger. Do you see him? Do you know he came for you? It’s true. This is the miracle of Christmas.