For there is born to you today, in David’s city, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
–Luke 2:11

Today’s verse is a brief summary of the Good News of the Gospel. It tells us of the birth of Jesus, the Savior who is Christ the Lord.

Jesus was born “this day.” It was the right time (Galatians 4:4): the beginning of salvation. He was born “in the city of David,…