Deuteronomy 18:18; Matthew 21:11

"I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their fellow Israelites, and I will put my words in his mouth. He will tell them everything I command him." (Deuteronomy 18:18)

God promises us so much, and we can count on every word.  His promise to send the ultimate prophet was fulfilled in Jesus.  Take note of the last sentence above, "He will tell them everything I command him." Jesus was referred to by His disciples as TEACHER, and rightfully so.  As new Christians or followers of Christ for many years, there is always much to learn.

God sent Jesus to teach us the way; the way to eternal life, the way to happiness, peace, hope and joy.  We are reminded of this every year during the Christmas season.  It seems even the grumpiest of us will grin a little, the saddest among us will sense a bit of happiness and the lost will get a glimmer of hope by hearing the greatest story ever told.

Just watch a child on Christmas morning, first as they open gifts and later in the day as they act out their role in a Christmas pageant or sing in the kids choir.  They are learning from the baby Jesus.  Perhaps this is another reason Jesus said, "you must become like little children..."  Christmas truly is for kids, and the kid in all of us.

This week you can listen to the Christmas Story here.