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As I have worked with people over the years, I have seen direct improvements in their feelings of depression, guilt, discouragement and fear as their knowledge of God (i.e. theology) has grown. I’m afraid too many people are sleeping through theology class and wondering why they think, behave, and react the way they do. Too much is at stake. By God’s grace, may we stay alert this week and learn more about our wonderful God.
How do we handle what can sometimes be the mundane or depressing routine of life? Might I suggest that, in the midst of the ordinary, we look at the extraordinary that God has provided? What could be more extraordinary than the miracle of Christmas? The miracle of a virgin giving birth to God in the flesh—the Incarnation.
God didn’t come to this world to congratulate the successful and high-five those who have their lives together. He came for those walking in darkness—they have seen a great light. Not “O come all ye faithful, joyful, and triumphant”—otherwise none of us could be there. No. Christmas is for the faithless, joyless, and defeated. How is this possible? Through a baby.
