Christmas -- where are you?

I recently heard this and was so excited I had to write about it. It is wonderful to know that Jesus came into this world so that we can live an abundant life... huh!...you may think. I already know this stuff. I slog at work and through this life full of responsiblities and it is real hard -- you wonder. Is this really for me?

Well, look at Hebrews Chapter 10 verse 19, it talks about us entering the Most Holy Place by a new and living way through the curtain who is Jesus Christ our Lord. His body was torn so that we can go through Him into the Holy of Holies.

In the days of old, only one High priest was allowed to enter the Holy of Holies and if he was there even one second late he would drop dead. It was a life or death matter and rigid obedience to laws was required. So Jesus had to come to set us free. Free to be able to enter where He was.... to commune with Him.... which is what we were created for.... and which gives us most pleasure. If you haven't noticed already, you are most happy and joyful when your heart is at reat and right with Jesus and you are in His presence. Jesus took our place so we can be Sons of God. So we can be like Him -- entering into the Holy of Holies.

This curtain was torn so that when I wake up I am in the Most Holy Place. When I work I am in the Most Holy Place. With Jesus. Which is why He came.

So we can LIVE with Him.

What joy! What freedom! So don' t be bound by work -- or the rigours of work or the burdens of the holiday season--- enjoy His presence in the Most Holy Place.

Wherever you are.

Merry Christmas!