The Prophets Candle

“And I will put enmity

    between you and the woman,

    and between your offspring and hers;

he will crush your head,

    and you will strike his heel.” (Genesis 3:15)

A classic Christmas carol poses the question: “What child is this?”  And at the beginning of Advent we need to ask and answer this question.  Who is this baby that demands an annual celebration?  Who is this child that angels and shepherds celebrate and worship?  What child is this that we should be filled with hope?

This is the child that we were told about.  Offspring of the virgin’s womb.  And offspring of the first woman.  This child was promised from the beginning to crush the head of sin and death and evil.  Prophets down through the ages have foretold his coming and birth.  This child does not just answer our questions.  This child is the answer to every question.  This child does not just give us hope.  This child is our hope.  This, this is Christ the king.