At a time of year many call the festive season, all 3 of our daily readings give us something to truly be happy and cheerful about.
In Genesis 2 we read of creation and God’s rest on the seventh day, calling it holy. We are looking forward to entering God’s rest, and resting from our own works.
In Psalms 2 we read “The Lord said to me, “You are my Son; today I have begotten you… Blessed are all who take refuge in him””. We need a place of refuge from the influence of sin, and God has provided us a refuge in the hope of the gospel.
In Matthew 1 we read that Jesus “will save his people from their sins”. He is described as a ruler, who will shepherd God’s people. This is our salvation, the gospel message.