I have the exciting opportunity to speak to the South Plains College BSM (Baptist Student Ministries) luncheon today at the Reese campus. I have been thinking about this opportunity for a few days and what I should talk about. Obviously, the thoughts of Christmas are on all of our minds. However, I don’t really know why but I have been thinking about scars. I have talked about scars in the past. You can take a look at that post here.
In the context of Advent (the coming of Christmas), I am reminded that God decided to come personally to a hurting and scarred world. All of us have scars. Some of them are physical, visible scars and some are possibly a little less noticeable – emotional or even spiritual scars.
In the midst of our scars, today we need to remember that God loves us in spite of our scars. In fact, it is not unusual that our scars give us an understanding of the depth of God’s love. You see, God loves us regardless of our past mistakes.
Remember that God loves us with all our problems and rebellion, with all our bad decisions and self-centeredness. So much so that Jesus actually came to live among us and teach us about God’s forgiveness and grace. This is the story of Christmas. This is what I will think on today as I look upon my own scars.
How about you?
Clay in the Hands 
i was talking with a student about this last week. good insight, brian. we are grateful for you!