There are so many nativity scenes from around the world. No matter which one you like most, the unique cultural perspective of these nativity scenes implicate that Jesus’ birth was not just for one nation but for the whole earth, a reason for people from every country and ethnicity to rejoice.
The little baby depicted in each of our nativity scenes revealed this truth of God’s heart for the entire world. As John wrote in relation to Christ’s conversation with an inquisitive Pharisee named Nicodemus, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)The gift of Jesus is good news for everyone. No matter where is our home, Jesus’ birth is God’s offer of love and peace to all. And all who find new life in Christ. “And they sang a new song, saying: “You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation.” (Revelation 5:9)_____________________________________________________________________________