World War 3 is at Hand
The Bread - Word made flesh
Luke 22:19 And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, " This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me."
When a Christian partakes of the bread (His body or the Word) in the Holy Communion, he must always remember that the body of Jesus was the Word made flesh.
John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.
Who is the Word?
1 John 5:7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one (KJV).
God reveals Himself to man as the Triune Godhead or Trinity - the Father, the Word and the Holy Spirit. The Word gave up His heavenly glory as the Lord God Almighty. He came down to earth and was made flesh to become the Son of God.
Mat 28:19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,"
Word made flesh in Humility
Luke 2:7 And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
Not only was the Word (in great humility) made flesh to become a bondservant, but was born in great humility in an animal stable as a sacrificial Lamb wrapped in swaddling cloths. His bed was a wooden manger meant for holding the feed of animals.
Phi 2:5-7 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men.
What to Remember?
During the Holy Communion when we partake in the bread (His body), our Lord Jesus reminded us to remember that He was the Almighty God, who created the heavens and the earth. The wickedness of man on earth has always been great especially in the last days.
Out of His great love for man, He gave up His heavenly Kingdom and Glory to save man from damnation. He was fashioned into a bondservant in the form of a Man.
He was born in great humility in an animal stable and wrapped in swaddling clothes. His bed was only a wooden manger.
He became the sacrificial Lamb for the propitiation of man's sins.
Good Shepherds Received Good Tidings
Luke 2:8, 10-11 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night... Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord.
Bethlehem enjoys the Mediterranean climate of the hot and dry summers and the mild and wet winters. Snow is a rarity. Winter enjoys an average temperature of 5°C - 12°C (just like springtime in Europe).
In winter, caring and good shepherds will take their flocks out in the night to feed on the nutritious, dewy and fresh grass. This was the time when suddenly an angel announced the good tidings of the birth of our Saviour Jesus.
Similarly, caring and faithful Christians will be blessed with the knowledge of God, the understanding of Scriptures and End-time signa, revelation and truth of His words and the empowering of the Holy Spirit.
Good Shepherds Celebrated 1st Christmas with Angels
Luke 2:13-14 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: "Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!".
The good shepherds were blessed for celebrating the first Christmas with the multitudes of angels.
Brethren, whenever we joyfully celebrate Christmas, I believe angelic hosts in heaven may join us celebrating His birth.
