the memory of what that was and we can imagine him
whispering, "...we have seen Him."
that compassion was a luxury a person could seldom
afford. To give away a portion of food today might mean
facing starvation tomorrow. Rulers came to power by
force. Whole nations and civilizations were extermi-
nated and obliterated in the quest for domination.
Enemies suffered not only death but often brutal
torture to serve as examples of the folly of opposing
the ruling powers. It is no surprise that in the mythol-
ogy of the day the gods showed this same disregard
for humanity. But Christ did not come as a God to
destroy but as a Savior to love. Christ came touching
the untouchable, visiting the homes of the despised,
speaking kindly to those shunned and condemned by
society. Jesus Christ brought grace.
lessly. The Greek and Roman philosophers debated over
what truth was or if it could ever be known. Jesus, on
the other hand, lived truth and in doing so, defined it.
All attacks arrayed against Him will prove false as
Christ stands as the embodiment of truth.
draw near to it or even send bursts of blessing for relief.
Athanasius so eloquently expressed, "He became what we are so that He might make
us what He is."
Born this happy morning;
Jesus, to Thee be glory given!
Word of the Father,
Now in
O, come let us adore Him,
O, come let us adore Him,
Christ, the Lord!