advent devotional

In life, there is a tendency to major on the minors and miss the bigger picture. Never is this more true than during Christmas. The numerous good things our culture offers compete with the one best thing: nearness to Christ. If we aren’t intentional, Christmas can begin to look nothing at all like experiencing the glory and wonder of Christ with us. This year, determine to draw near to Jesus. Walk through the Nativity story in a
fresh way; through the eyes of the people who lived it. Let the imperfections and unmet expectations of their lives remind you that God’s plan for sending His Son didn’t unfold inpicture-perfect people or ideal situations. Discover anew the joy and wonder of this blessed truth: Heaven and earth collided in the form of a sleeping baby tucked in a humble manger in Bethlehem. May you know the deep delight of experiencing the presence
of Christ this Christmas.