Unpacking Jesus

The focus this year will be on the name of Jesus itself - the most controversial name in the world. However, we see in the Christmas nativity that the name of Jesus is actually our greatest gift and treasure...to take home with us today, for the name itself is (1) prophetic; (2) powerful; (3) personal; and (4) portable. Everything will fade. The glitz and glitter will soon be boxed for another year. Beloved carols and hymns stop playing. Family and friends will leave. The food, cookies, and cocktails consumed. Many return to the routine of work and school. All too soon it’s come and gone. But not this. Not the name of Jesus. It’s yours now and forever.