Happy Birthday, Jesus...

Out of all the people born on this planet, it is marvelous to realize that You were the one and only human being ever to walk on this planet that actually CHOSE to be born… 

You - Maker of this vast universe, galaxies and beyond…You - Who holds every creation together…You - Who has the power and authority to control everything that ever was, is and will be…

You made a conscience decision to be born on this earth.  THAT is amazing…

Jesus, it is hard to really understand why you would step out of your place of infinity and wonder, and choose to step into this tiny little planet that YOU made for us.  I still grabble with the fact that I have a God who loves me so much, that You were willing to come down to this level - just so that You could be close to me.  It reminds me of a parent watching their child playing, and is willing to get down His hands and knees on the floor to be close to His loved one.  You could have chosen to sit in Your heavenly chair and watch from a distance, but instead, you chose to connect with me a personal, face-to-face, eye-to-level.  To be able to see my God at such a close-up level - this is the greatest miracle of them all!

If this was all you ever did, that would be enough.  But coming to earth was just the beginning of your overall plan.  On top of the greatest miracle of all, you have invited me to not only come near to you, but you have given me the gifts of righteousness, peace, joy, abundance, love, rest, health, wholeness, and a life that will never end.  And if THAT were not even enough, you have shown me the path that leads to me becoming just like you.

Jesus, words can’t even capture how incredible your love is for me.  You were born for me, so that I could be born again with you.

You are definitely the greatest gift-giver of them all.  Thank you for everything, and again - Happy Birthday!