I heard someone describe Christmas as receiving a set of 3D glasses when you have only lived in a 2D world, and I thought it was a perfect description.

When Jesus comes, suddenly, you see the Old Testament differently as our Faithful God brings his blessing of grace into the world.

When Jesus comes, you understand God as loving and compassionate, not only as wrath and vengeance.

When Jesus comes, you understand that sin can be defeated and death removed.

When Jesus comes, you see the life God desires, which is illustrated clearly in everything Jesus does.

When Jesus comes, the light of the world shines into every corner, and the value of every human is highlighted.

Jesus adds dimension, color, and warmth to a world that was formerly flat, gray, and cold. That mighty work begins on page one of Jesus’ story. His birth ushers in a new way of viewing the world and changes our perspective on everything.

Why do I celebrate Christmas? Because it pulls back the cover of this world and begins to reveal God in a new and loving way.