Yes, of course, the Christmas story is about the birth of Jesus Christ and the special announcement that preceded it. The role of the Holy Spirit, however, is very clear in those first two chapters of Luke's gospel, although we usually don't emphasize it.
If we carefully read Luke 1 and 2, we will find that Elisabeth, Zachariah, John, Mary, and Simeon were all filled with the Spirit. They were touched in a special way for the task assigned to them.
👉I feel safe to say that everything in preparation for and around the birth of the Messiah was led and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Without the Spirit no life, without the Spirit no miracles!
How wonderful it is to see that just before the end of His life, Jesus makes room here on earth for the Holy Spirit... on a much larger scale. Just read John 14, 15, and 16. Even today, the Spirit wants to use ordinary people like you and me to pave the way, to prepare people for Jesus' return to earth.
The sermon is in Dutch, but it can be viewed and listened to on YouTube.
I love the perspective you've shared here, Marja, regarding the Holy Spirit. What a wonderful way to look at the miracles surrounding the Christmas story!
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Thank you for your kind words Martha, blessings to you and your family!
DeleteMarja: Yes, the Holy Spirit is evident in the Christmas story. He is present even at the forming of the earth. We could do nothing without the aid of the Holy Spirit. Peace and blessings to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment Cecelia, I appreciate is, as always.
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