Merry Christmas – Stay Focused

Matt Miles • December 11, 2020

     This year has not gone like most of us had planned. 2020 will go down as a tough year for all of us in one way or another. Through navigating the COVID pandemic, political tension, and racial divides, we have seemingly experienced a year far from our control. However, the Lord remains in control and we praise Him as we end this volatile year. This Christmas, it is time to refocus on the important things that we can control – ourselves and our objects of worship.

     Some 2,000 years ago the Magi found themselves traveling to a foreign land in search of a newly born King. Most likely they had not planned for nor were they expecting this experience in their lifetime. They began their journey following a prophecy and a star. Their focus was on worshiping the King of the Jews, little knowing that their direction, as they headed home, would change because of a homicidal maniac’s desire for power and control. The distress and fear that must have been present during this time might not have been much different than ours. The Magi stayed focused by controlling one thing they could – keeping their eyes on their object of worship. And sure enough, the evil plans were thwarted, the True King was exalted, and He reigns on high today.

     Just as the Magi did, we too should stay focused on the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Jesus Christ. Even in turmoil that is out of our control, we can control our response with fervent worship of the Author and Finisher of our faith. Our challenge to you as we enter 2021 is Hebrews 12:2 as it reminds us to keep LOOKING UP to the One in control. Merry Christmas and may the Lord bless you abundantly in the coming year for His Glory!

“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” – Hebrews 12:2

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