This is a reminder of how far the world has strayed away from the meaning behind Christs birth. We serve a God who is intentional and poetic. The ultimate love story.
The Bethlehem manger wasn't random; it was prophetic.
A lot of folks don't realize that when the Bible talks about Jesus being laid in a manger, the Greek word for it is "phatne," which just means a feeding trough. In Bethlehem back then, these were often carved from stone.
What's really striking about this is the shepherds around there. They raised lambs specifically for Temple sacrifices. Right after birth, they'd check each lamb for any flaws and put the perfect ones in a manger to keep them safe from getting hurt, since only spotless lambs could be used in offerings to God.
So here comes the Lamb of God himself, placed in the exact spot where those sacrificial lambs were protected.
And who do the angels tell about his birth? Not rulers or religious leaders, but these shepherds, guys who knew all about sacrifice, blood, purity, and flawless lambs.
When the angels said, "You'll find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger" (Luke 2:12), it clicked for them right away.
This wasn't some ordinary child. He was the ultimate Lamb, the one who'd remove the world's sin. From day one, Jesus was set apart for sacrifice, not by people, but by God.
"Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world." (John 1:29)
*Jesus is the reason for the season.
Merry Christmas!
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finding out the Biggie didn't even want to go the west coast, wanted to leave the night before and that demon canceled his flight to make sure he could take Biggie out, steal his money, steal his magazine cover, steal his destiny, etc.... FUCK SEAN COMBS
Also why didnโt they add Gene Deal in the documentary? That would have also added some context considering he was there on the scene as well. #Diddythereckoning
What they really need to be charging Diddy for as well are the deaths of those kids at that charity event. Funny how he shot to fame right after that. #Diddythereckoning