The First Breath of Grace

Unto Us A Child Is Born

By Karen Friday

He took his first breath.

Wrapped in swaddling cloths, though adorned with royal titles.
Wonderful. Counselor. Prince of Peace. Holy King. Immanuel (God with us). The Ancient of Days.

The Lamb of God who created the star that was lit and placed in the heavens to announce his arrival. He is the light of the world.

I held him in my arms. Overjoyed. This is my child. My baby. My boy.

Barely minutes old and seemingly fragile. But this baby embodied the fullness of the Godhead. Such power was later demonstrated when he cast out evil spirits and raised the dead to life again!

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