Jesus’ Birth

Why was Jesus’ birth so different?

God’s Response

The Savior . . . has been born today in Bethlehem. . . . And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger! Luke 2:11-12

Remember, dear brothers and sisters, that few of you were wise in the world’s eyes or powerful or wealthy when God called you. Instead, God chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. And he chose things that are powerless to shame those who are powerful. 1 Corinthians 1:26-27

God often accomplishes his plans in unexpected ways. God used the census of a heathen emperor to bring Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem. Maybe that is also why he chose to have Jesus born in a stable rather than a palace, why he chose tiny Bethlehem rather than the capital (Jerusalem), and why the news of Jesus’ birth went first to shepherds rather than to kings. God may have done all this to show that life’s greatest treasure—salvation through Jesus—is available to all. It may also show that the lowly and humble are just as important to God as the rich and famous.

This Is Promising

God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth. Matthew 5:5