The darker side of Christmas?

My family and I love to look at Christmas lights on Christmas Eve. We drive around town and ooh and ahh at the beautiful displays.

But why don't we look at the lights during the day?

Because we need the darkness to appreciate the light.

The same is true when we consider the light that Christmas brings into the world. Jesus' birth is the blazing center of our celebrations. We rejoice that the light of the world was born in a humble stable!

But on the backside of the light are shadows that point us to aspects of our Savior's birth that we wouldn't otherwise see.

Psalm 110 points us to the kingly and priestly roles Christ fulfilled.

I pray these shadows will help you see and love the light more this Christmas.

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This five-day plan explores various angelic encounters that announced the arrival of the Messiah. We’ll consider Zechariah's doubt, Mary's humility, Joseph's obedience, and the shepherds' exuberance. Angels should not be worshiped, but they model true worship when they sing, “Glory to God in the highest!” This Christmas, marvel with the angels at the Savior born in the city of David, who is Christ the Lord.

Merry Christmas from my family to yours!

As 2024 draws to a close, my heart is full. I'm beyond thankful you've joined me in pursuing holy leisure, and I look forward to sharing more with you in 2025. Merry Christmas!