Is it Any Wonder?

The wonder of Christmas! The eyes of an innocent child as he looks with wonder at the lights on the tree. The voice of the Grandfather who reads the story of Christ's birth to a captive audience who has heard it year after year, yet with wonder each time! The laughter of children catching snowflakes on their tongues and with such wonder as they capture a glimpse of each unique design right before it melts away. The wonder of Mary as she pondered God's word in heart that she would bring forth the Savior of the world!

Is it any wonder? God revealed Himself to us since the beginning of time. He appeared to men of old in the form of fire, in a gentle whisper, as an angel. The Bible is so supernaturally woven together that how could we ever wonder if it is real? God predicted every detail of His great rescue plan in His Word and fulfills each one as His plan continues to unfold.

Any wonder becomes real as one day man experienced the presence of God in the flesh. Can you imagine the wonder that filled the shepherds' hearts as they beheld their King lying in a manger? Oh, the wonder of God's love that He would send His only Son to earth as a baby. That His plan was for His beloved Son to live among humanity with the intent to one day sacrifice Him for the sins of all mankind!

Our wonder turns to reality as we believe in His presence today. He is real! He is here! He is with us! His Holy Spirit indwells those who believe that He died for our sins, was buried, and that He rose again! That is the Gospel of Christ, and it becomes power to everyone who believes! (Romans 1:16)

Is it any wonder that our Sovereign God chose such a marvelous rescue plan?
Is it any wonder that the very God who created us loves us enough to sacrifice His only Son for us?
Is it any wonder that we cannot comprehend God's ways?
Is it any wonder that God wants to have a relationship with His children?
Is it any wonder that God left us a comforter whe He left the earth?
Is it any wonder that He requires such simple faith to believe and be saved?
Is it any wonder that we God is preparing a place for us?
Is it any wonder that He will reign forever as our eternal King?

May the wonder of this Christmas turn to belief as you ponder God's great love for you! May you be blessed anew with His wonder!