MORNING MANNA 12-18-25
A SEASON FOR SUBMISSION
“And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb. And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;”
Luke 2:21-22
Notice in these verses the circumcising of Jesus and the purification of Mary.
“And in the eighth day the flesh of his foreskin shall be circumcised.”
Leviticus 12:3
Jesus was brought under submission to the law and was circumcised.
“Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If a woman have conceived seed, and born a man child: then she shall be unclean seven days; according to the days of the separation for her infirmity shall she be unclean. And she shall then continue in the blood of her purifying three and thirty days; she shall touch no hallowed thing, nor come into the sanctuary, until the days of her purifying be fulfilled. But if she bear a maid child, then she shall be unclean two weeks, as in her separation: and she shall continue in the blood of her purifying threescore and six days. And when the days of her purifying are fulfilled, for a son, or for a daughter, she shall bring a lamb of the first year for a burnt offering, and a young pigeon, or a turtledove, for a sin offering, unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, unto the priest: who shall offer it before the LORD, and make an atonement for her; and she shall be cleansed from the issue of her blood. This is the law for her that hath born a male or a female.”
Leviticus 12:2, 4-7
Mary submitted herself to the law in giving birth to the Messiah. She was considered unclean for 40 days. She did not partake in social living or religious ceremonies during that time. This had nothing to do with her morality. It did say a lot about her humility and reverence for God though.
We are not under ceremonial law today, but we are to be in submission to God, living in obedience to His Word. If this included Jesus, we surely see that this goes for all of us. What glory to God this is, as well as a gift to ourselves. 🎵Trust and obey, for there’s no other way to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey. 🎵
Sometimes we use our circumstances or some kind of status to think we are exempt from complete obedience. We would never say it’s right, but would have to admit we have slipped into this fictional state.
Let’s see this change today and give glory to God by our practice of obedience in every area to His will. Jesus is our example! The Holy Spirit is our empowerment!
What glory to God this brings. “For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.”
1 Corinthians 6:20
This Christmas, may we examine ourselves and have the most submissive Christmas ever, experiencing the joy and peace that comes with our obedience!
A SEASON FOR SUBMISSION
