Seeing Jesus Through the Eyes of the Christmas Story Characters

You know, it’s funny. When we read Bible stories, we tend to view the characters as supernatural beings – heroes at the least and almost perfect people close to deities at the most. Neither is probably true. Oh sure, they accomplished heroic deeds and are worthy of admiration, but the truth is they were humans, just like us, with all our foibles and failures, fears, and worries. Maybe it’s time to see them for who they really are and learn from their experiences.

In this devotional, we take you through the Christmas story through the eyes of the story’s characters – from Mary and Joseph to the angels, shepherds, and rulers. Experience what it might have been like to witness firsthand the true Christmas miracle – Emmanuel, God With Us.

We’ve included ideas for you and your family to reach out to your neighborhood and community this holiday season and be Jesus’ hands and feet. We hope you find these ideas inspirational as you keep your family focused on the real reason for the season—Jesus.

We hope and pray that reliving those precious moments will help you gain a fresh and deeper understanding of why Jesus became a little baby in a manger and what that means for you today. 

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