EUPHORIA Devotional (The spirit of joy, an ecstasy that comes from God) December 24, 2025 WHY JESUS WAS BORN REV. AROME E. TOKULA Matthew 1:21 (Passion) - She will GIVE BIRTH to a son and you are to name him ‘SAVIOR,’ for he is DESTINED TO GIVE HIS LIFE to save his people from their sins. The Bible records some extraordinary events that took place on the night Jesus was born. For most people in that day and time of His birth, it was another cold winter’s night. Scripture tells us that angels declared to the shepherds who watched their flocks, “… Don’t be afraid, for I have come to bring you good news, THE MOST JOYOUS NEWS the world has ever heard! And it is for everyone everywhere!” (Luke 1:10 TPT). The reason for their joy was simple: “For there is born to you this day in the city of David A SAVIOR, who is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:11). This child was born to be the savior of mankind! Heaven rejoiced because humanity – God’s creation – will be delivered from the bondage and grip of the devil! Our text says, “… he is DESTINED to GIVE HIS LIFE to SAVE HIS PEOPLE from their SINS!” The Bible tells us in Matthew 2:1(MSG), “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem village, Judah territory—this was during Herod's kingship—a BAND OF SCHOLARS arrived in Jerusalem from the EAST.” These scholars popularly known as ‘wise men’ were men of repute who were highly educated and schooled in astrology and prophecies. Some have said that they were students of the school in the east (Babylon) where Daniel, hundreds of years before, was raised by Nebuchadnezzar to head. Daniel 2:48 says, “Then the king PROMOTED DANIEL to a high position in the kingdom, lavished him with gifts, and made him governor over the entire province of Babylon and the CHIEF IN CHARGE OF ALL THE BABYLONIAN WISE MEN. “ This group of men had probably been studying the prophecies that Daniel taught and had been observing the stars. When they saw the constellation of the stars and knew that the child had been born, they came all the way to worship and see the prophecy fulfilled! Matthew 2:11 (MSG) says, “They entered the house and saw the child in the arms of Mary, his mother. Overcome, they kneeled and worshiped him. Then they opened their luggage and presented gifts: gold, frankincense, myrrh.” These men didn’t come to worship empty-handed! They came with gifts and their gifts were significant because of what they represented. While the _gold_ points to Jesus’ _royalty_ because He is ‘The Christ,’ the _frankincense_ spoke of his _divinity_ because it was an aromatic plant that was used in the worship of deities. But the interesting thing is that they also brought _‘myrrh’_ which is a spice used to embalm _the dead_ (John 19:39), and nobody brings such to a baby shower! The myrrh attested to his humanity because He was born to die! These wise men through their gifts preached and demonstrated with understanding the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. They were saying through their gifts, God laid aside His majesty to become a man to die for men. They worshipped because where others saw a baby, these wise men saw a God, a Savior and a Redeemer. They knew that this child was born to die! This is the same picture that every child of God should carry in their hearts as they celebrate the birth of Jesus! He is your God, He is Messiah – your King and He is your savior! PRAYER Thank You Father for Your great love for me. Thank You for coming down to earth as a man to die for my sins. As I celebrate the’ birth, of Jesus, I am reminded of His purpose which has been fulfilled in my life. Thank You Jesus for redemption! Thank You for life and victory over the works of the devil! Today, I worship Jesus my God, King and savior who was born to die for me! PONDER Jesus is your God, He is Messiah, your King and He is your savior! #IOFWithPastorArome #MorningDevotion #Euphoria #Devotional #December #RecompenseAndRestoration #2025_TheChristOurLord