Christmas Hope

If your family is like ours, your Christmas celebration has already started. Trying to get it all in can be a scheduling challenge. How rewarding to be with family and friends. Last night we shared some time with a group at a friend's home, eating and exchanging surprise gifts. I was the last one to pick or steal, depending on the mood at the moment. I made the choice to steal and allow someone else to select the last package. I went with what I knew was available, it was a sure choice. My sure choice is Jesus Christ. Born a child and yet a King. He is the King of kings. He is the Light of the world. He is the Great I Am come in the flesh. He is Life. He is the only One who can bring hope into this world filled with darkness and despair. Not much has changed about the condition of mankind since the birth of Christ and today. We have smart phones, and magic tablets. We have high speed Internet, and a host of other gadgets. In the middle of it all, mankind is still searching for identity and direction. Jesus Christ is for all mankind the source of identity and direction.  At this Christmas, I am sure of what I have chosen, Jesus is my Lord and Savior. At mid life I still have a lot of questions, ask a lot of questions, know only a portion of what I need to know. But I know Whom I have believed and am convinced that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until He comes again (2 Tim. 1:12). Thank you Jesus for the hope I know at this Christmas.