December 24, 2016
Christmas Eve is a night of anticipation. We all eagerly look forward to Christmas morning. We can hardly wait! Waiting has always been a theme related to what we celebrate on Christmas. Anticipation filled the air and the hearts of those who were awaiting the coming of the Messiah long ago. What God did, sending his Son here, fulfilled all those years of anticipation. From our vantage point, this side of the coming of Christ, we don’t have to wait for him to come to us anymore. Jesus has already arrived! In fact, he’s now waiting for us to come to him!
Jesus grew up to say, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). This is a beautiful verse and it is relevant to us. Jesus asks us today, “Are you tired out? Worn out? Burned out after trying so hard to keep up? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll experience new life”
God came here so we could come to him. That’s the meaning of Christmas.
Yours,
Larry
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