Two thousand years ago, in the small town of Bethlehem, one silent night loudly proclaimed God’s love for the entire world. For our powerful God came to earth in the form of a helpless child. And though many people had waited for His coming, few actually noticed this baby’s arrival, so much so that there was no room for Him that night in the world which He had made. But still, He came; He who was divine became human. He traded in His heavenly seat for an earthly manger. He exchanged robes of splendor for swaddling clothes. He left the songs of a multitude of angels for the praises of a few humble shepherds. That night, though Jesus left his throne, He became our King. A king who came not to be served but to serve. A king whose death would bring us life. A king who’s single sacrifice would serve as the ransom for us all. So, it’s the paradox of Christmas that calls you to respond. Though there are presents still waiting for you to receive, this season is truly about the Gift that you have already been given.

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