The birth of Jesus Christ stands as the most monumental event in human history. It is not just the story of a baby born in a manger; it is the story of God stepping into time, taking on human flesh, and coming to save a world broken by sin. John 1:14 (BSB) tells us, “The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” His incarnation—the very act of becoming human—was not merely a historical moment but a divine rescue mission, planned from eternity.
Yet, in considering the wonder of Jesus’ birth, let us also marvel at the miracle of our own spiritual rebirth. For every sinner who repents and turns to Christ, heaven itself erupts in joy. As Jesus declared, “In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents” (Luke 15:10, BSB). This means that the moment you trusted in Christ, your second birth did not go unnoticed. It became a cause for celebration in heaven.
Jesus’ Birth: The Fulfillment of Promise
From the garden of Eden, when God promised a Redeemer who would crush the serpent’s head (Genesis 3:15), all of history pointed toward the coming of Christ. His birth fulfilled prophecies, revealed God’s faithfulness, and ushered in hope for humanity. The angels themselves could not remain silent, bursting forth with the proclamation, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!” (Luke 2:14, BSB).
Jesus’ birth was not ordinary because He was not merely a man; He was the God-man, Emmanuel—God with us. In Him, the infinite and the finite met, the eternal entered the temporal, and salvation became tangible. Without His birth, there could be no cross, no resurrection, and no reconciliation between God and man.
Your New Birth: The Continuation of Glory
While the birth of Jesus inaugurated God’s plan of redemption, your new birth marks its personal application. As Paul writes, “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come!” (2 Corinthians 5:17, BSB). When you repented and believed, the Spirit of God breathed life into your soul, making you alive in Christ.
This spiritual birth carries profound significance. Just as the angels rejoiced at Christ’s birth, they rejoice at every sinner’s repentance. Imagine the scene: all of heaven’s attention turned toward you, celebrating the moment when Christ’s work became your reality. Furthermore, Jesus Himself acknowledges you before the angels: “I tell you, everyone who confesses Me before men, the Son of Man will also confess him before the angels of God” (Luke 12:8, BSB). Your confession of Christ does not merely echo on earth but resounds in the heavenly realms.
A Song of Second Birth
This truth is beautifully captured in the timeless carol “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.” Written by Charles Wesley, the song celebrates both Jesus’ birth and the new birth He brings. Its third verse proclaims:
“Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Sun of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings,
Risen with healing in His wings.
Mild He lays His glory by,
Born that man no more may die,
Born to raise the sons of earth,
Born to give them second birth.”
These stirring words remind us that Jesus came not only to be born among us but to bring us into newness of life. His incarnation and your spiritual rebirth are inseparably linked—His birth made your second birth possible.
The Unbreakable Connection
The incarnation and your spiritual rebirth are acts of divine love, unfolding according to God’s perfect plan. Jesus was born to bring about your new birth. His perfect life, atoning death, and victorious resurrection make possible the transformation that takes place when you are born again. Just as His birth was orchestrated in the fullness of time, your salvation was foreordained in the mind of God before the foundation of the world (Ephesians 1:4-5, BSB). Both His birth and your rebirth are miracles worthy of eternal celebration.
A Call to Worship
The angelic announcement at Jesus’ birth reminds us of the appropriate response to such grace: worship. The shepherds glorified God, the wise men bowed in adoration, and Mary treasured these things in her heart. Similarly, your second birth calls for worship and testimony. Share the good news of what God has done in your life, confessing Christ before men so that others, too, might experience the joy of salvation.
In Jesus, we see the promise of God fulfilled. In your second birth, we see the promise of salvation applied. Both births are miracles worthy of eternal celebration. Heaven rejoices over them both—first at the birth of the Savior, and then at the birth of every soul made alive in Him. So, let your heart be filled with gratitude, for you are a part of the story that began in a manger and continues in the courts of heaven.
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