And she brought forth her firstborn Son and wrapped in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7

Could you image a child who appeared to be so poor, born in a lowly manger, nothing but swaddling clothes, could become so rich in mercy and grace and love? Many of you were born in hospitals, where you are given your first blanket, your mother was resting comfortably in a bed, you were fussed over, you were fed, you were shown kindness and love, but you have become poor and lonely because you have not shown mercy to others, you have been prideful and arrogant, angry and sinful, and you now find yourself naked, struggling to find a place of rest, but lucky for you, there is room in the inn. God has prepared a mansion for you in glory, and he says come, all ye who are weary come home. Thank you Lord for your Son Jesus, born in lonely manger to save the world from sin.