Reference

Luke 2:1-7

The birth of Jesus reveals that God's love doesn't wait for perfect circumstances before showing up. Jesus was born into chaos - Roman oppression, overcrowded Bethlehem, no proper shelter, and a stable filled with animals. This wasn't poor planning; it was purposeful. God enters our mess rather than waiting for us to clean up our lives first. Through suffering, God brings transformation, resurrection, compassion, and hope. Real love doesn't just remove struggle - it enters into it and walks with us through it. The manger shows us that God's presence is the gift, not the removal of our problems.