by Max Lucado
Have you ever pondered about how much God understands us? The struggles to pay bills, to see estranged family, or be disappointed your life has not turned out the way you envisioned. God knows. He sent His only begotten Son to earth to be born in a stable. Jesus has walked through the same disappointments and sadness we have experienced. Its because of Bethlehem, we have a Savior in Heaven. Christmas begins what Easter celebrates. Yes, the baby in the manger became the King on the cross. And because He did, there are no marks on my record. Just grace. His offer has no fine print like your car loan documents. He doesn’t tell us to clean up before we come to Him. He offered, “Come in and I’ll clean you up.” Christmas presents from Santa? They are nice. But, the perpetual presence of Christ? That’s life changing.
Few of us have ever stopped to consider that God feels pain and disappointment too. Thanks for reminding us all…