Every December, amidst the noise, lights, and expectations, most hearts carry at least one quiet question:
What do I really make of Jesus Christ?
Larry King (1933-2021) —after a lifetime of interviewing world leaders—once said the one person he wished he could interview was Jesus. And he would ask just one question:
“Were You truly virgin-born?”
He added, “The answer to that question would define history for me.”
Three Questions Jesus Asked People
Jesus asked a group of religious people the most critical question of all time:
“What do you think of Christ?” (Matthew 22:41-42)
On another occasion, Jesus asked His disciples:
“Who do people say that I am?” (Mark 8:27)
After He heard their responses, He then personally asked them:
“But who do you say I am?” (Mark 8:29)
Christmas invites us to think about that question—not lightly or casually, but honestly. His story is unlike any other: mysterious, beautiful, and impossible to ignore.
The Mystery to Ponder
There is a deep intrigue woven into His story. We use the word mysterious lightly, but His story is, in fact, a great and thrilling mystery. It is so far beyond human comprehension that some people dismiss it as fiction — something akin to Aesop’s Fables.
But if the Christmas story is true, it changes everything about life, purpose, and eternity.
Some hesitate to look too closely, fearing that the facts may have implications for them. Let this encourage you: the historical details surrounding Jesus Christ are both astonishing and verifiable. If God truly entered our world, then no one is beyond His reach—including you.
Christmas invites every heart to consider Jesus Christ carefully —not casually, not merely as a seasonal thought, but with an open heart. And for those who do, blessing always follows.
A Night that Looked Ordinary… Until Heaven Spoke
Step back for a moment: Bethlehem looked ordinary, but Heaven was unfolding its greatest plan that night.
Perhaps the streets were finally quiet after a chaotic day — crowded inns and weary travellers. Nothing too unusual—except the daytime surge in traffic and the frustration of Rome’s census requirements. Most people were simply trying to get through the hassle and have it behind them.
Very few were connecting the dots.
But seven centuries earlier, the prophet Micah had written these astonishing words:
“But as for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah…
From you One will go forth for Me to be ruler in Israel.
His goings forth are from long ago,
From the days of eternity.” (Micah 5:2)
That night—that very night—the prophecy was fulfilled. If Micah’s prophecy was fulfilled that night, what else might be true?
Joseph and Mary arrived after days of travel from Nazareth, with Mary at the end of her pregnancy and nowhere to stay. In an animal shelter—humble, forgotten, insignificant—the Child was born. But this night, the insignificant shelter would shelter True Significance.
The Common Encountered the Uncommon
Shepherds—ordinary, working, common, likely poor—were about to hear the greatest announcement ever delivered on earth. Heaven’s messenger broke the news to the shepherds:
“Do not be afraid.
I bring you good news of great joy for all people.
Today in the city of David, a Saviour has been born for you—
Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:10–11)
Heaven could not keep silent.
A multitude of angels filled the sky:
“Glory to God in the highest…”
If the Christmas story is true, then God stepped into our world—into our poverty, our confusion, our darkness—to bring hope and salvation.
For God so loved the world
That He gave His one and only Son,
That whoever believes on Him
Should not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)
Christmas Is About Hope
Many today are looking for meaning in life and wonder about its significance. Many hearts ache for something deeper and far richer than what the world offers.
Beyond the colour of the decorations and exquisite flavours of the treats — even beyond the cherished gifts received — Christmas offers you something far more grand — something heartwarming, life-changing and eternally significant — if Christ becomes your focus.
For those who know Him, Christmas is a time to bow again in wonder—to reflect intentionally on the miracle of His Incarnation, to melt our familiarity with the story, and to rekindle devotion to Christ.
And if you’re exploring faith, Christmas is the perfect time to take an honest look at Jesus Christ—not as a distant religious figure, but as Someone who claims to know you, love you, and came for you.
Read more about Christmas here: Christmas Reflections: The Uniqueness of Christianity
Einstein Knew It Was No Mere Fable
Wonder alone is beautiful, but God has also given us solid evidence to strengthen that wonder.
The birth of Christ was not an isolated moment. It fulfilled over 40 clear Old Testament prophecies, written centuries beforehand. For those willing to look, the dots connect with remarkable clarity. Jesus was much more than a carpenter.
Once asked if he believed the story of Jesus, Albert Einstein—certainly no preacher—responded with:
“Unquestionably! No one can read the Gospels without feeling the actual presence of Jesus.
His personality pulsates in every word. No myth is filled with such life.”
Einstein accepted the historical Christ.
Many still do.
But the message of Christmas reaches beyond history. It’s life-changing only when it reaches the heart.
Why He Came
The Bible makes this unmistakably clear:
Jesus did not begin in Bethlehem.
He entered our world there.
He came down from Heaven with purpose.
He came with love.
He came for sinners—people like us—who could never save ourselves.
“Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.” (1Timothy 1:15)
He was born to die for our sins so He could become the way of salvation for helpless sinners to be brought to God and to receive eternal life.
The short book More Than a Carpenter (McDowell) has been a classic for years. It’s easy to read, well-researched, highly respected and widely available as an e-book, audiobook, and paperback from most book stores and online — usually for $10. It also makes a wonderful extra Christmas gift for family and friends, or a stocking stuffer.
But even more importantly—open a Bible and read the Gospels for yourself.
Jesus still asks the most important question of all:
The Original Christmas Love Story Short Video
“Who do you say I am?”
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In the comments section below, we invite you to briefly share with everyone else who reads this post what Jesus means to you personally. (Please keep it to 25 words or less.)
This is one in a series of three Christmas Reflections. Click on the links to read the others.
Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable gift!
Jesus is my loving Lord and Father, my Saviour and my security every day.
Jesus was/is a miracle. The perfect miracle at the perfect time.
Jesus is my Lord and savior, friend, redeemer, confidant, bridegroom, and so much more!