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And because Joseph was a descendant of King David, he had to go to Bethlehem in Judea, David’s ancient home. He traveled there from the village of Nazareth in Galilee.
– Luke 2:4(NLT)
JESUS: FULFILLMENT OF THE PROMISE
A poem and essay by ILMA
The Lord promised a Savior to all of mankind
He doesn’t want us all lost and stay blind
He said that he will come from King David’s lineage
Joseph, his father actually was from Bethlehem.
Mary was with child when they went for the census
They had to go back to Bethlehem, a village that’s ancient
Then the baby Jesus was born in a manger on a silent night
The fulfillment of the promise happened exactly as God planned.
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The promise of a Savior has long been talked about in the Old Testament for thousands of years before Jesus was born. God planned the whole creation and everything revolves around the Lord Jesus. So why doesn’t all people he created appreciate him and prioritize him in their lives? God chose Abraham and told him that he will have many descendants. He gave him all the blessings and it was from his lineage that Jesus was going to come from. What a promise!
Has anyone else given you a promise of salvation and eternal life? No one like God can truly fulfill a promise. Jesus’ birth was the true manifestation of his great love for us.
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PRAYER
Thank you for fulfilling your promise to us Lord.
REFLECTION
What does the birth of Jesus mean for mankind?
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