Where's the Line to See Jesus

In today's post, I'd like to share with you this inspiring music video. video This music video by Becky Kelley which makes this point, if Christmas is about Christ, then where are the lines to see Jesus? In other words, why don't we see more of Jesus at Christmas? It is a terrific music video and she has an incredible voice. But it seems to me that the more things change, the more they stay the same.

As Christians we can be disheartened by culture's rejection of Christ, and we can continue to make the point that Christmas is about Christ; but we need not be surprised by society's rejection of Christ. There was no line when Christ initially arrived to earth and rarely has there been a receiving line since. The Gospel of John tells us that Jesus is God, who became flesh and dwelt among us, he was in the world and although the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him.


We are subject to various types of lines at Christmas. Lines to see Santa, lines to see movies, lines at the grocery store, lines to purchase gifts, lines to return gifts. We tend to have a disdain for these lines because they make us wait. But may we comprehend that Jesus patiently stands in line for each life to respond to the gift of His redemptive rule over our lives. This gift He gives to all who would receive Him. However too many refuse to respond, as if to stamp upon this gift, "Return to Sender."


Where's the line to see Jesus? It is right in front of us. However, Jesus is the one who stands in line to see us. He stands in line to see if we will respond to his love and grace. Jesus stands in this line to see us, because his creation will never stand in line to see him.


What a an awesome God.

Beams Away!