Last minute shopping, final decorations, meal planning and cooking – that is most likely what is consuming your thoughts today – these things are fighting to consume mine. Here we are – three days away from Christmas and if we are not cautious and diligent, the real meaning of the day and the season will be covered over like a last minute package wrapped with colorful paper – and then lost in the pile of other presents.
The gift we remember on Christmas day should not be wrapped up and placed under the tree with the other gifts. The blessing this season was created to represent should be at the forefront of our minds and hearts – especially this week.
God had sent prophets to instruct, given words to guide and used miracles to remind the world that at the very foundation of existence is a desire on God’s part for a relationship with the creation. But 2ooo years ago, God made sure we would see how seriously he takes this relationship. He sent his son to enter into humanity not as some luminous being and not as an extravagant prince but as a common man – fully God and fully man.
Immanuel, God with us, came to demonstrate love. Jesus not only instructed and guided – he lived out this relationship with God right before our eyes. He led by an example of submission, humility and love. And he followed the plan through to the end giving us an example of what real love involves – self-less sacrifice.
That is why we celebrate Christmas.
Jesus came!
Be blessed today!
Clay in the Hands 
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