Divine whispers | by Viju Jeremiah Traven
In the fullness of time, the Father of Glory, Whose wisdom transcends the ages, sent forth His only begotten Son to declare Heaven’s favor over a race marred by sin (Galatians 4:4-5; John 3:16; Romans 8:3). Though co-equal with God, the Son did not cling to His Divine primacy but emptied Himself, veiling immortal majesty in mortal flesh, that mercy might stoop to embrace the dust of man (Philippians 2:6; John 3:16).
This Divine mission unfolded in Nazareth, a quiet village in Israel. The archangel Gabriel descended with Heaven’s decree to a virgin named Mary, betrothed to Joseph, a descendant of Abraham. “Rejoice, highly favored one,” he proclaimed. “You shall conceive and bear the Son of the Most High.” Thus, the eternal Logos would be made flesh to redeem a world bound in darkness (Luke 1:26-27-32; John 1:5-17; 3:17).
The humble and unknown Virgin Mary received the Word with unwavering faith. No man touched her. Overshadowed by the Holy Spirit, she conceived the Seed of Heaven, Yeshua, the promised Messiah (Matthew 1:23). Faith took root where fear might have reigned. Born in Bethlehem’s simplicity, wrapped in swaddling cloths, the Infinite lay within the arms of the finite. The virgin became Mother Mary, the blessed woman among all women (Luke 1:42).
Far in the East, magi beheld a radiant star piercing the night. Interpreting the celestial sign, they journeyed toward the newborn King of the Jews. Guided by Divine light, they found the Child, bowed in reverence, and laid before Him gifts of Gold for His kingship, frankincense for His Divinity, and myrrh for His sacrificial identity (Matthew 2:1-12; 9-11). Heaven’s Bright Morning Star had arisen, full of grace and truth, to shatter sin’s yoke and the dominion of death (John 1:17; Revelation 22:16).
Without any human force from outside, now God’s Word blazes in believing hearts like holy fire. We are summoned to co-labor in building His Kingdom, a realm of righteousness, peace, and Spirit-born joy. Though we bear Adam’s fractured image, the Spirit of the Lamb, Who was slain before time began, restores His followers to Divine likeness (Genesis 1:27; Revelation 13:8; Jeremiah 23:29; Luke 24:32; 1 Corinthians 3:9; Romans 5:12; Revelation 13:8; Colossians 3:10).
He came not for the righteous but for the ruined, not for the proud but for the powerless. His incarnation was Heaven’s rescue mission. To all who confess Yeshua and receive Him as Lord and Savior, salvation flows freely from God (Mark 2:17; 1 Timothy 1:15; Luke 19:10; Romans 10:9-10; Ephesians 2:8-9). Scripture declares: “None is righteous,” and “No other name under Heaven has been given by which we must be saved” (Romans 3:10; Acts 4:12).
Therefore, every knee shall bow, and every tongue confesses: Yeshua the Messiah is Lord—to the glory of God the Father (Philippians 2:10). This is the Gospel of Hope, which unfolds the dawn of redemption for fallen Humankind.
Prayer: Yeshua, let the wonder of Your incarnation awaken my soul. Wipe my tears, silence my fears, and fill my heart with inexplicable joy. I yield to You, my King, my Savior, my Lord. Amen.
Reflection: Have I surrendered to the King Who humbled Himself to reach me? Is there room in my heart for the Word made flesh—today?
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