Isaiah 7:14- Therefore the Lord Himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall calll His name Immanuel.
The conception and birth of Christ was a sign from God, according to this verse. "Therefore, the Lord Himself shall give you a sign." Many have tried to re-interpret the word "virgin" to mean a young maiden, not necessarily one who had never known a man. The problem with this thought process is that while it may have been rare, it was not unheard of to have maidens be found "with child." The Bible here, calling it a sign from God, teaches that the conception and birth of Christ would be a unique event.
There is no birth more unique than the birth of Christ. No other man was born to a virgin, a woman who had not known a man. This is truly a miracle.
Furthermore, the birth of Christ caused quite a stir. The shepherds were called in from the fields to worship Him. Wise men came from the East to worship Him. The Bible says when King Herod heard of the birth of Christ, he was greatly troubled and all Jerusalem with him. So basically, when Christ was born, the agricultural industry came to a stand-still, classes were dismissed at major Eastern universities, the Jerusalem political machine was turned on its head and Wall Street trading became irregular. That was a sign... marking the coming of Christ, the BRANCH, the Righteous Servant that would justify many, Jesus.
Christmas is about God delivering on His promises. It is about His bringing of salvation. That brings good tidings of great joy.
Merry Christmas!
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