Devotion:
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Read John 1:1-3.
Jesus, the Word/Logos, the creator of the universe, left eternity and entered time and space in the womb of a virgin named Mary. The fact that God would take up residence in the womb of Mary is beautiful and amazing. Some may ask, how can Jesus be God and man at the same time, and how could there be a virgin birth? There are some who struggle with this and I do not completely understand it myself, but I do believe it.
I was leading a Bible Study in Galax, Virginia during Advent and we were talking about the Virgin Birth. I had a couple who were very nice, loved God and were at church almost every Sunday. I doubt he or his wife graduated from High School. From time to time, he would have some interesting insight into the scriptures. One night as we were talking about the Virgin Birth, he said something I had never thought of and have not forgotten. He said, science has the ability to cause a virgin birth through artificial insemination. If we can do it, why doubt Almighty God’s ability, Isn’t God greater than we are?
While I do not completely understand the virgin birth and the incarnation of Christ, it brings me great joy as I embrace this truth by faith.
Personal Worship Option:
All powerful God, Jesus took on flesh and dwelt among us. Lift our hearts and minds in joy this Advent and Christmas as we worship you and celebrate your gift to us. In the name of the virgin born incarnate Son of the Living God. Amen.
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