The Gift is the Giver

Ever wonder why we can’t get away from the super hero theme. There is something innate in our DNA that says there is a battle between good, and evil and we are caught in the middle. Whether the repeating themes of movie blockbusters or a child’s imaginative play, we can’t help but be aware of something bigger. The scene is set in a garden, the first garden, where God and humanity dwell together, for what should be forever. Searching for something better, the first man and woman gave way to the temptation of the evil one and we are cast into darkness. Left to wonder in the darkness, humanity goes on a search for life as it was before, in the presence of God, as it is intended to be. But sin has taken root in our hearts and we can’t break free of the darkness that pulls us further away from the light. Like a plot twist, where good is evil and evil is good, we are unknowingly overtaken by darkness, hostages of the evil one. Our draw towards goodness exposes our vulnerability to corruption, revealing a plot orchestrated by an eternal villain. We are inspired by soul satiating goodness, but enticed by the free will to do our own thing, in pursuit of happiness. How do we grab hold of the goodness that makes us feel more alive than alive? How do we reclaim the everlasting life lost at the beginning of time? Goodness is not lost. It is stewarded by guardians of the eternal light and when we catch a glimpse, it becomes our soul’s greatest desire. This is the spirit of Christmas. While this season softens hearts and encourages gift giving, it is most appropriately iconized by a child sent to be the light of the world. The decor of the season depicts a break in the darkness. His purpose emerges like Christmas lights that refuse to accept our dim existence. He was destined to save us from a fate we struggle to comprehend. Trapped in a web of sin and unable to fulfill the purpose for which we were created, God offers His son to bridge the gap. Eclipsing a world that only offers empty and broken promises, a new born baby ushers in the possibility of hope, faith, peace and love. His gift of salvation is unveiled in a Series of Intentional Events. Five life giving gifts.