Merry Christmas

No doubt, at this time of Christmas many are reading through the infancy narratives or watching plays or movies or hearing musicals at church on the birth of Christ. Some of us may even be reading and writing apologetic literature on the subject (see here, for example). Then again, maybe you aren't...

But, either way, keep in mind that,

"It is of no value only to believe that this history is true as it is written...
The Scripture, God's Word, does not teach concerning faith, that it is a natural
work, without grace. The right and gracious faith which God demands is, that you
firmly believe that Christ is born for you, and that this birth took place for
your welfare... Therefore see to it that you do not find pleasure in
the Gospel only as a history, for that is only transcient; neither regard
it only as an example, for it is of no value without faith; but see to it that
you make this birth your own and that Christ be born in you."(Martin Luther, The Complete Sermons of Martin Luther Vol. 1.1; Christmas Day; 143,145)