Christ was born in Bethlehem that He might rule the world. For two thousand years, His kingdom has spread as saints have been gathered into His church, receiving the Triune name of our God on their heads. Before us today is yet another instance of this great conquests. In baptism, God the Father seals His saints in His son and by His Spirit. It is a witness of His good purposes for us, that He Himself has sword will come to pass. And if one wonders how we can know His covenant word will indeed come to pass for this little one. We point to the virgin’s little one.