In this episode of Seeking with Shari, “Oh Baby!”, Shari reflects on the wonder of Jesus’ birth. Released just before Christmas, this message contrasts the simplicity of most babies’ needs with the extraordinary circumstances of Jesus’ arrival. He was not just a child in need of care but a King in disguise, adopted by an earthly father and honored with gifts that foretold His divine mission. Shari explores the significance of Joseph’s role and the Magi’s offerings, inviting us to see the “ordinary” nativity story in a new, profound light.
Through her message and these scriptures, she illuminates the unique nature of this “special needs” child:
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Matthew 1:24-25 – “When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife”. Joseph’s obedience was an act of adoption, accepting Jesus as his own son and legally grafting Him into the line of David.
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Colossians 3:21 (Amplified Bible) – “Fathers, do not provoke or irritate or exasperate your children [with demands that are trivial or unreasonable or humiliating or abusive; nor by favoritism or indifference; treat them tenderly with lovingkindness], so they will not lose heart and become discouraged or unmotivated [with their spirits broken]”. This verse (specifically in the Amplified version) highlights the tender, thoughtful leadership Joseph likely modeled as he raised God’s Son.
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Matthew 2:9-11 – “On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh”. These were not toys for an ordinary baby but prophetic tributes: gold for His kingship, frankincense for His deity, and myrrh for His eventual sacrifice.
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If you want to recapture the awe of the Christmas story, this episode offers a heartwarming look at the love of an adoptive father and the glory of a newborn King. Tune in to celebrate the “Baby” who changed the world.