Jesus was laid in a manger?

Yes, yes, we know the story. Jesus was born in a stable and laid in a manger which is actually a feeding trough for the animals. With no immunities in his system, although He was the son of God, He was laid in a filthy bacteria ridden animal feeding trough. Even if Joseph was able to wipe the thing out, there was not way that it could be sanitized to meet ANY standard of cleanliness. The fact that the King of Kings was even born in a stable at all boggles the mind. That's no place for a King to be born and then reside. However, that was God's plan...and I like it. Here's why.

I love all the symbolism it holds. Jesus, the King of Kings, has come to "be born" in my filthy life and "rests" in my bacteria infested heart. The truly miraculous thing is that that's what HE CHOSE to do. As the scripture at the top of my blog says, "...I chose YOU...". He isn't offended or afraid of the dirt and muck. Since He is Omniscient, he knows all things so He knew what He was getting when He got me...and you.

Oh, I never tire of the Christmas story. This year it has brought another new insight to me about how great God's love is for humanity and for me personally. Thank you, Jesus, for choosing to come to me.