Solid Joys Daily Devotional The Birth of the Ancient of Days
Dec 21, 2025
The discussion begins with the profound purpose behind Jesus's birth, emphasizing that it was not the start of a new person but the entrance of an infinitely old individual. The concept of incarnation is contrasted with origination, highlighting Jesus's preexistence. Prophecies from Micah illustrate the ancient significance of this coming. The virgin birth symbolizes eternal truths and affirms a divine plan set long before his arrival. Ultimately, Jesus is portrayed as the embodiment of eternal truth and love, gathering believers into his family.
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Born To Bear Witness To Truth
- Jesus said, 'For this purpose I was born...to bear witness to the truth.'
- Piper underscores Jesus as the eternal truth whose life, words, and love gather the born-of-truth into his family.
Incarnation As Preexistent Person
- Jesus' birth was a coming into the world, not a coming into being of a new person.
- John Piper emphasizes the incarnation as an infinitely old person entering history with purpose.
Incarnation, Not Creation
- Theological term for this mystery is incarnation, not creation.
- The personhood of Jesus existed before his human birth and participated in the plan to be born.
