Majesty In A Manger

The long awaited birth of the Saviour of the world... that is it, in a sentence: an anticipatory sense accompanies the words long awaited. 

Think with me, what it means to have fulfillment. You and I want this very much; we each want to feel as though our lives matter, that we have something to accomplish and complete. Now consider the fulfillment of prophecy, and this ought to shake you up a bit, have you shedding tears of wonder. A babe, Majesty, in a manger, dear reader, with the host of heaven singing his praises, a star leading the way to his location, all the earth glorifying him, while his mother in awe, beholds, his earthly father, observes. How to soak up with the senses and hold all near and dear, is the conundrum.

I have had spectacular moments of inspired revelation, transformative moments that transport me to heavenly realms. Awash in gratitude, I want to hold on to these experiences, to never forget the deeply moving sweetness, but thoughts and feelings are fleeting and surreal, they dissipate and are displaced like so much vapour. I think of baby Jesus, his Majesty, born, growing into a child and becoming a man, and I delight in recalling this: 

Luke 2:52

And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man

Do you, increase in wisdom daily?

Are you a man or woman of stature? 

Do you have the favour of God and man?

I had to chuckle as I considered my own answers to these questions. I fall far short in all areas, especially when I compare myself to Christ... Jesus is the standard by which each person ought to measure themselves, and by doing so, we are humbled, and realize, we do not come near God, and must approach with deferential caution! Jesus is the fulfillment of timeless prophecy. Jesus is this:

Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen

My favourite Bible verse is chock full of goose-bumpy fireworks for the heart, mind, and soul. Faith filled godly men and women anticipated substance, the fulfilling of prophecy, with the birth of the Messiah. They hoped, and God did not disappoint. Evidential proof of God in our midst, is celebrated around the world by Christians that see our King, Majesty born in a manger, as fulfillment and promise meeting and mingling. 

December 25th marks time. Jesus is the demarcator. He rends and mends. He is mystery revealed. Jesus is undeniably revered by some, and raged against by most. Say his name and observe radical reactions. Some drop metaphorically, and physically too, to their knees to honour him, while others raise their fists to rally against him... it is impossible for humans to not have a visceral reaction, and this is so extraordinary as to be studiedly important. Jesus conquers without controlling. Jesus, as Messiah, as Emmanuel, takes up residence in hearts, minds and souls, and it is the transforming power of God that changes us from mere earthlings, to saints. Haters of the holiness of God, decrease in wisdom daily, lose statue and status, and decrease in favour in God and man's sight. 

To disobey God, is to destroy one's own purpose and meaning in this short lived life. Eating, drinking, sleeping, working, entertaining self and other is not enough, dear one. All these things we do, but they are empty activities, when the soul is starved of significance, when the mind is deprived of heavenly destinations, and when the body is used as a vessel of filling and voiding, and does not serve others for the sake of their deliverance. 

On this day, December 26th, 2025, I consider the newness of the year 2026. Jesus changes everything, and well he should: his Majesty is Magnificent, and I pray you know him for who he is, and what he has done before time began, for his chosen ones. 

Jesus is, prophecy fulfilled.