Christ Our Savior (2)—He Has Come - All The LORD is near Daily Devotionals for 2026

And the angel said to them, Fear not, for behold, I announce to you glad tidings of great joy, which shall be to all the people; for today a Savior has been born to you in David's city, who is Christ the Lord. And this is the sign to you: ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling-clothes, and lying in a manger.
Luke 2:10-12

Christ Our Savior (2)—He Has Come
The Gospel of Luke emphasizes the grace of God, as we see in particular in the parables the Lord told in chapters 14 and 15. The grace of God appeared in this world when the eternal Son became flesh (Tit. 2:11). What a cause for rejoicing, that God has intervened in this world in grace. Soon the Lord Jesus will come in "flaming fire taking vengeance on those who know not God" (2 Th. 1:8). The first time, though, He came to save. It was to the lowly shepherds the first announcement of the coming of the Son of God into this world was made. How appropriate because He was not yet coming in power and glory, but as the One "meek and lowly in heart" (Mt. 11:29), and as Himself the Good Shepherd of His sheep.

The announcement from the angel was not just that there would be joy, but "great joy." The Savior had come! The gospel of Luke both begins and ends with this thought of "great joy." Great joy at His incarnation, and great joy at His resurrection and ascension (Lk. 24:52). The coming of the Son of God was certainly an occasion of great joy! Not just joy for the nation of the Jews, either, but for "all people"! Jew or Gentile, bond or free, He had come to be a Savior for all! How it should make our hearts rejoice to know that the Son of the Father's love came to be, not yet the Judge of all, but the Savior available for all! He did not come then to have His enemies put under His feet, but He came as the Savior. That salvation He offers is still available. Have you trusted Him?

Kevin Quartell