I John
4:7-12
“God’s love was revealed among
us in this way: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might
live through him.”
(I John 4:9)
The contents of Christmas gifts are revealed in
many ways. Pretty paper is unwrapped,
gift bags and the tissue paper than fills them are sifted through, envelopes are
opened to reveal gift cards or money, and if you watch many car commercials
during the holidays, big red bows adorn the roofs of expensive automobiles that
magically appear in the driveway.
Holiday treasures are revealed in many different
ways.
In Bethlehem, God’s great gift of Christmas was
revealed in a small child, wrapped in cloths, lying in a manger. Mary and Joseph were beside him when the
shepherds wandered in, having been invited by the angels to come and see this
great joy given for all people. God’s love was revealed among us in this
way.
Many Christmas packages are opened and soon
forgotten. God’s love is revealed in the
Christ-child who becomes for all who will receive him, the One through whom we
live. Open your heart anew this
Christmas to find God’s love revealed in the Christ of Bethlehem.
Prayer: We receive anew the gift of Christmas,
dear God. May others see this love
revealed in us today, and every day. Amen.
Jim Abernathy
Thanks for
joining me on this Advent journey. God’s
richest blessings to you on this very special day. May you know the joy of Christmas, and the
assurance of God’s gracious hand to guide your steps in the coming year.
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