We listen to Christmas songs as we work preparing our Christmas feast to enjoy with friends and family. We at least attempt to keep some order in the house as we prepare for guests and allow gifts and toys to be enjoyed. Today we celebrate God’s faithfulness. What the prophets foretold has come to pass. Christ the Messiah has come. His entering in so long ago reminds us and assures us of his continuing presence today…here and now.
Last night as we gathered with friends and family on Christmas Eve, we sang familiar carols and some silly songs. After all, what child would really want a hippotamus for Christmas? We heard the old familiar story… In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree…once again reminded of grace. Once again reminded of the true source of peace. Peace comes down from heaven.
Once again we see the nativity scene reminding us of Christ’s coming, entering into our mess, overcoming, promising never to abandon us. That Christ would leave the majesty and grandeur of heaven, travelling such a distance to make his bed in a manger, putting on flesh in order to clearly demonstrate God’s love, all this still amazes me!
Majesty in the midst of manure reminds me Christ still does. God is present now in the midst of our mess offering peace, true peace from heaven. It matters not how far you have gone from God…there is no place where His love can’t reach!
It matters not how flagrant your foul, nor the depth of your disobedience nor the reach of your rebellion…there is no place! Christmas reminds us love, hope and peace exist not in circumstance but relationship. God gave His only Son so that we might be in relationship with God!
May this day bring you great joy as you rest in the peace Christ has brought!
Merry Christmas….
Pursuing Faithfulness 