Gift After Gift After Gift

At the heart of this Christmas message lies a culture-shifting truth from John 1: the Logos—the Word, the divine architect of all creation—became flesh and walked among us. This isn't just poetic language; it's a revolutionary statement that confronted both Greek and Hebrew worldviews. To the Greeks, who believed in distant cosmic order and meddling lesser gods, John declared that the supreme intelligence behind the universe had entered human history. To the Jews, who knew God as holy and unapproachable, John announced that this transcendent Creator had come near, face-to-face with humanity. We're invited to consider where we stand: Do we see God as too distant to care about our struggles, or do we reduce Him to something manageable and small? The incarnation shatters both misconceptions. Jesus didn't just observe our pain from heaven—He felt our feelings, wept at gravesides, experienced anger, and navigated the full spectrum of human emotion without sin. This means our feelings aren't obstacles to overcome alone; they're places where Christ meets us with understanding. Whether we're navigating childhood disappointments, teenage heartbreak, mid-life crises, or the hormonal challenges of aging, Jesus identifies with every season. The grace we receive isn't just for salvation—it's grace upon grace upon grace, an inexhaustible well of power for every moment we need it. Faith is simply the bucket and rope we lower into that infinite well.