But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. - Luke 2:10

The story of Christmas is the story of many characters. It is the story of God and His miraculous plan for His creation. It is the story of humanity and its journey from depravity and doom into redemption and restoration. It is the story of an ordinary woman chosen by God for an extraordinary calling. It is the story of humble shepherds who were given the honor of seeing the Son of God in the flesh. It is the story of wise men from a foreign country seeking out a foreign king in response to a foreign prophecy to worship the King of kings and the Lord of lords.

In the romance of the Christmas story, it is easy for to neglect one of the most important characters: you.

When the angels proclaimed the Good News, they said it was for all people—and that means you. Christmas is not something that happens once a year or happened on a particular day in history. It is an event that happens in the heart, mind, strength and soul of anyone who has a direct encounter with the living God. If that’s you, you are a character in the Christmas story.

So what’s your Christmas story?

Today’s Prayer
Jesus, I thank You that You have made me a part of the Christmas story. Because of Your love, You have made Yourself real to me. When I could not reach up, You reached down and I am changed because of it. May I forever live in Christmas and may Christmas live in me. Amen.