Yesterday was the Sunday before the Nativity, also known as the Sunday of Genealogy. Here we recall the roots of our Savior (Matthew 1:1-25). We read that His line include the great Patriarchs of Israel, as well as some who are sinners as well. That might sound strange in light of who Jesus is, but in reflection this actually highlights what His mission is all about: that He calls all towards Him. Everyone is welcome to Him. His own line attests to that: it includes those who are less than perfect to show us that all are welcome to the Kingdom if we sincerely are with Him and seek Him.
Matthew's genealogy also shows another aspect--to highlight that Jesus is a Jew's Jew, one who perfectly follows His Father. So as we reflect on this, we must realize that Christ's call is for all, and He will not turn away those who seek Him and repent of their sins. As we near towards His birth, that is what we must do--as The Forerunner has said, make straight the path of the Lord. We must do it not only at this time for His birth, but everyday. It is the call He makes each day to us.
Matthew's genealogy also shows another aspect--to highlight that Jesus is a Jew's Jew, one who perfectly follows His Father. So as we reflect on this, we must realize that Christ's call is for all, and He will not turn away those who seek Him and repent of their sins. As we near towards His birth, that is what we must do--as The Forerunner has said, make straight the path of the Lord. We must do it not only at this time for His birth, but everyday. It is the call He makes each day to us.
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