I have spent the past few days in areas where Christmas shopping was in full bloom. Ironically enough I had no Christmas shopping to be done (not that I am overly prepared. I just didn't have to buy for anyone due to my sweet wife). In the middle of crowded parking lots, slow traffic lights, people cutting others off and receiving the "Merry Christmas Middle Finger"; I couldn't help but have ample amounts to time to process through my dysfunction of hating the season while loving the reason for the season.
The true meaning of Christmas can get lost in the mix of so many wrong perspectives; the presents, the parties, the travels, the relatives, the recovery, etc. Christmas is really all about two reasons:
1. We needed a Savior.
2. God loves us so much to send us a Savior in Jesus.
In our very best of days we still fall eternally short in having a right relationship with God. You see, our sin creates a major barrier between us and Him. However, in His great love for us, He provides a sacrifice that provides us abundant life. What an incredible miracle.
What I learned over the past few days while dealing with the crowds, the traffic jams and the occasional "Christmas Finger" is the same Savior that died for my sins also died for theirs. My role in this equation is simple...to be a reflection of the love my Savior has rescued me through.
What if for only the next 24-36 hours we made much of Emanuel (God literally with us) and keep His love as the desires of our hearts? I don't know...if we really did I think this year may be the most special Christmas to date.
Heart and Soul,
BAG
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