God could have brought anyone to witness the sights, sounds and signs of His Son's birth — but He chose those who manifest His good news found in Christ.
Mary and Joseph (human babe, a child is born to be our only adequate Substitute)
The Angels (the supernatural announcement of God's Son being born, (Hebrews 1:6), Immanuel, God with us)
The Shepherds (the shepherds were invited to see the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world: God's only sufficient Sacrifice)
The Wise Men (Saw the star of the newborn King who would govern and guide His kingdom forever and ever)
The unprofitable servants of the Kingdom (Luke17).
"...Does he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I think not. 'So LIKEWISE YOU, when you have done all those things which you are commanded, say, 'We are unprofitable servants. We have done what was our duty to do.'" Luke 17:9-10
Give us something special for us to do something like this.
If you want us to do this, you need to give me more than them.
They made it about them.
This ain't right, for us to make it right, we need to be treated better.
The disciples made it about themselves…
Mustard seeds are a growing seed
Faith is the initial planting of the Lord's word on a thing. In the command/word/report to forgive has in its seed the power to fulfill the need. In that seed is the ability or fruit to forgive.
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