Merry Christmas

I know that December 25th isn't Jesus real birthday. There are obviously some issues with the "Christmas Story" in the gospels. But, there is one thing that I am really happy about. I am happy that Jesus came to earth.

You see, as stupid as it sounds, I still believe that Jesus is, was, and always be God. And this God himself became a man and lived a sinless life, just to die for me. He did all this to remove the guilt of sin from my soul, and to open the way for us to be in relationship.

That sounds pretty "out there." But, I was just reading about the fact that there are billions of galaxies, each made up of billions of stars. Here I sit, a 6 foot piece of breathing dirt who cannot fathom the enormity of THIS galaxy, not to speak of BILLIONS of them. Who am I to say that the living power behind this enormous existence couldn't do what I consider impossible and crazy.

So, when I look at the lady behind the counter and say "Merry Christmas" she probably won't understand the musings that inspire that statement. But maybe, if I include a sincere smile, she will encounter some of the love of the God that the statement represents.

And, that is what I hope you experience when you read these words: Merry Christmas!