Christmas brings out the best and worst in people and situations (usually the situations have to do with the best - the and worst in people). Maybe you experience the highs and lows, ups and downs, celebrations and pit-parties too. - Especially at Christmas.
Why is that? Are we more in tune with our sensitive side? Is it all the heart-wrenching stories, the peace on earth, the bells ringing, children crying...what is it?
Christmas marks a moment that is significant for eternity. It is celebrated and communicated as the birth of Christ, God's answer for a lost and dying world. God knew the world's need for Himself and He gave Himself. As a child, to experience humanity, to live, to heal, to feel, to know. Jesus did that. And He died. For me and for you. As a replacement, for our eternal death - if we acknowledge Him, believe Him.
You see it is the best and worst. Worst because we know the heart that we have had, best because we know that God came down here.
That mentality plays out in everyday life - on one hand you experience joy and victory on the other pain and remorse. The battle goes on.
This Christmas let's get past all the stuff and fluff, all the turmoil, all the hurt and feelings and let's focus on Christ. If you are like me, you've got to make a conscious choice to get past Christmas, to Christ.
Let Christmas bring out the best in you - Jesus - because He's in you!
DB
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