Missional God

I can only begin to imagine the conversations that must have been going on in Eternity. What did they say? How did they come to the decision that was made? Was it difficult? Was it a joyful decision? How would it feel sending your one and only son to be born, live, and die, only to be raised to life again? He left His throne above, He left His Father and did it willingly. He became a missionary to humanity bringing hope and salvation for all!

-Matthew 1:23 reads " Behold , the virgin shall be with child and shall bear a son, and they shall call His name Immanuel, which translated means God with us." (NASB)

-Luke 2:7-11 reads "And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flocks by night. And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them; and they were terribly frightened. But the angel said to them, Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.(NASB)As we read the biblical accounts from the the gospel writers about Jesus birth we can and should have great joy over the great love and great news of Jesus coming into our world.
The Gospel of John 1:14 reads "And the Word (Jesus) became flesh and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth." NASB
The conversation has now come to our world. What is the substance of our conversations? How do we respond to the news of Jesus? Are we rejoicing? Are we sharing the good news? Are we excited about God being with us!?

In this season of busy activity; buying gifts, gathering family and friends let us remember the best gift, let us imagine, let us have conversations about how Jesus was born! Let's read about the greatest missionary in the entire cosmos. Most of all let us be filled with joy for God is indeed with us- Immanuel our Missional God!