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I don’t know about you but with the snow we’ve gotten these last few weeks “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” Which reminds me of another lyric, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Or at least, that’s what the song says. But for many, the Christmas season can unearth heartache and disappointments. The smiling faces and seemingly perfect families on Christmas cards can serve as a painful reminder of family brokenness or present loneliness. Even for my own family this will be a difficult year. Last year on Christmas Eve we lost my uncle and today was the due date for our son Chris that we lost in a miscarriage earlier this year. For our family gathering it will be a dreaded reminder of those no longer here with us. And the Biblical promise of peace can feel like a cruel contrast to current global tumult and the advancing unbiblical agendas here at home.
But the truth is, the first Christmas was far from a picture-perfect family gathering. When Mary humbly submitted herself to God’s plan for her to be the mother of the Messiah, surely she did not imagine giving birth in a dirty stable. And looking far from the peace that was promised, Christ’s life brought immense tumult and controversy, beginning with Herod’s massacre and culminating in Jesus’ cruel and shameful death.
Thankfully, the story doesn’t end there. The basis for the peace and goodwill promised at Christ’s birth is the glorious salvation that His death and resurrection provide. His purpose in coming was simple. 1 Timothy 1:15 says, “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.” Who is this Good News for? The prophecy in Isaiah 9 reveals the wonderful truth: verse 6 says, “For unto us a Child is born.” Unto us. For us. Luke 2 records the angels’ proclamation the night of the Christ Child’s birth: “…Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.” All people. That’s Us!
He didn’t just come to meet us in our perfect Christmas card moments. He came to share in our brokenness, to comfort us in our sorrow, and to provide hope even in the darkest moments. He came because we desperately need Him. He came for us.
And what does He promise us? He promises He is our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. In our confusion, He provides direction and wisdom. He is our Wonderful Counselor. In our weakness, He is the powerful Ruler over all, giving our lives purpose and conquering the power death. He is our Mighty God. In our finitude, He is eternal, without beginning or end. He is our Everlasting Father. And in our tumult, He brings peace. Not always the external end of conflict that we might desire, but the peace of a restored relationship with God and the knowledge that He is in control over all and loves us deeply.
If you are struggling under the weight of sorrow, disappointments, or fears this Christmas, we have good news for you! The wonderful truth is that we have a great Messiah who came to save us from our sins, provide counsel in confusion, and give us peace in our souls.
So, whether you are anticipating Christmas this Thursday with great joy or dreading it as one of the most difficult days of your year, the truth of Christ’s coming remains unchanged. Whatever need we are facing this Christmas, Jesus can meet it. He is our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace—who came for us.
For Wisconsin Family Council, this is Daniel Degner wishing you a Merry Christmas filled with the hope of Christ and reminding you that God, through the prophet Hosea, said, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.”