Merry Christmas! We celebrate anew the good news that Jesus Christ is born for us. Amidst all the hubbub of the day, take a moment to sit and reflect on the mystery of Christmas. A virgin named Mary give birth to God's only son. In this son existed the fulness of God. God's own self became a human being and lived a life like ours in every way but sin. In Jesus, God is with us.
Jesus is with us, but His presence is cheapened when we ignore it. Consider Christmas music. Since the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas music has been everywhere. It is the background soundtrack for the last part of the year. It is in almost every store and public space. We hear it, but after a point do we not stop listening? At some point does it not become vaguely familiar noise that tune out?
Jesus is with you now. Wherever you read these words, the Child of Bethlehem is with you in that place right now. Do not let His presence be in the background of your day. Open your eyes to see him. Open your ears to hear Him. Let the angel’s proclamation to the shepherds be God's word to you:
“Onto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.” — Luke 2:12
Yours in Christ,