Christmas belongs to Christ

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14

The birth of Jesus Chist has been celebrated more than that of any person who has ever lived. Why? What is so unique about the birth of Christ? 

First, He is the only one who was ever born without a human father. Matthew reads: “This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 1:18).

Second, He is the only one who ever lived without sin, the only one who could challenge His detractors, saying, “Can any of you prove me guilty of sin?” (John 8:46). 

Third, He is the only one who ever did the works that He did. He spoke the word and healed the sick. He raised the dead on three occasions. He commanded illness to depart, and He did so with absolute authority. 

Fourth, He is the only one who personally claimed to be the atonement for the sins of the world. Only one who is without sin would qualify to be the substitute for our sins. 

Sixth, He is the only one who literally rose from the dead! His life, prematurely cut short at age 33, resurrected in newness of life such as we will someday have.

Seventh, He ascended to heaven and promised to return again to establish His Kingdom and to rule and reign forever.

Summarizing, John wrote, “For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). That’s why this day is unique and should be celebrated.

So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:4-7