She gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
Luke 2:7
Why did God send a baby? Have you ever wondered that? I’m certain there are a variety of ways Jesus could have come to this world. He could have come as a 21 year old man on chariots of fire; He could have been ushered in from heaven with a legion of angels; He could have hovered over the earth like a magnificent cloud. Yet, none of those methods reflect a God of love, do they? Yet a baby, dependent on the love of its mother and father, taking time to develop trust and relationships, learning how to walk and talk... that reflects a God who truly wants to know what it’s like to be a human. That reflects a God who wants to know us and love us. God sent a baby because God is love and love moves slowly.
