As we celebrate the birth of Jesus not just for one day but for the next few weeks consider this:  There was a sense of  chaos at the birth of Jesus, a lot was going on.  All segments of society were there, from the highest of authority to the lowest of people.  And for all, Jesus was there for them to seek out once they became aware of it.  Some probably did. And of these some probably saw a baby while others saw who he would become.

Ironically, some 2000 years later, things have not changed.  We come to Christmas with the same chaos around us.  Seeking for more of the participation in the distractions rather than seeking Jesus.  And today Jesus is still here, he’s out there waiting for you.  In the midst of all of the distractions, he is there, but different. Now he has almost accomplished all he had to grow into.  Today he has experienced all that our lives will put before us in the chaos in which we live, the hate, love, anger, loss, doubt, temptation,  rejection and the list goes on.  But what Jesus has done that we have yet to do is die and be buried.  And in the chaos following his death, he was called out of the grave by God to walk among those who followed him and persecuted him.  And this is my hope for you this Christmas; that if you will take time to look into the chaos, you can find peace and direction, you can find assurance in the fact that if this world kills you, a relationship with Jesus can bring you out of the grave to new life, but most importantly a relationship with Jesus will not solve your problems but provide you guidance and someone to talk to that not only knows you  but knows your pain and suffering, your loneliness and your hope.   Jesus will not judge you for who you are, he will love you and listen to  you.  And that is better than anything the World has to offer.

Merry Christmas.