I have always wondered why God came as an infant, subject to the rules and laws of this world, an innocent at the mercy of the guilty. Why not come in power and might? Why humbly? A baby in a manger? Only when we begin to understand the true nature of love can we begin to understand this. Power is the opposite of love. Power does not care about you or me. Power simply wants results. Power demands. It consumes, pushes, controls. Love, not so much. Love thinks of the other first, seeks the best for others before self. Love is not jealous or angry or shouting or demanding. Love just wants to walk quietly with us in the cool of the garden, and listen and smile, and bring us purpose and peace, meaning and life. Christmas is Love; Love is Christmas. This is why God came as an infant. Merry Christmas Wesley!
~Grace & Peace~
Pastor Ernie