The birth of Jesus was more than just a heartwarming nativity scene. It was a declaration of war against the forces of darkness. In the vulnerability of a newborn child, God revealed his plan to crush the enemy who has long sought to crush us. The paradox of Christmas is that the God of peace comes as a crusher of evil. This baby in the manger, seemingly fragile and powerless, is the instrument God uses to crush the very things that crush us. As we contemplate the Christmas story, we're reminded that while evil may bruise us, it cannot ultimately crush us. The newborn baby, who grew to be the crucified and risen Lord, assures us of this. His birth set in motion a chain of events that will culminate in Satan's final defeat. This Christmas, as we gaze upon the manger, we're not just celebrating a birth, but anticipating a victory. In the face of a world that often seems overwhelmed by darkness, we hold fast to this promise: the God of peace will soon crush Satan under our feet. The baby of Bethlehem is coming again, and His return will bring the fullness of God's peace to reign forever.
