At Christmas, an extraordinary gift can arrive in plain packaging. Such a gift arrived in Bethlehem: Christ made himself small, giving us hope.
During the Christmas season, an extraordinary gift can arrive in plain packaging; and just such a gift arrived in Bethlehem. Thanks to Bethlehem, we have a friend in heaven. Christmas begins what is gloriously fulfilled at Easter. The child in the manger became the King on the cross. Thanks to Bethlehem, we have a Savior in heaven. These are the promises that shape the heart. At Christmas, Christ made himself small, giving us hope. When the holiday lights go out, these promises continue.