SCRIPTURE
The Word became flesh and took up residence among us. We observed His glory, the glory as the One and Only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:14)
No one has ever seen God. The One and Only Son--the One who is at the Father's side--He has revealed Him. (John 1:18)
OBSERVATION
The Bible makes it clear that Jesus is unique. He's the Only Son of God. There is no one like Him. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died and came back to life three days later. His life revealed who God is And, right now He is in heaven seated at God's right hand--the place of authority and power.
APPLICATION
The more I understand who Jesus is the more I appreciate Christmas. The baby wrapped in cloth was God wrapped in flesh. God's One and Only appeared in time and space so I could live eternally--outside of time and space. Hallmark has nothing on God. He cared enough to send, not just his very best, but his One and Only. Christmas is about Christ. The tree will turn brown, the wrapping paper ripped off and thrown away, the cookies will become stale, but Jesus lasts forever. He is the 365 day Christmas presence.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for the hope of Jesus. Your incredible plan to save us from ourselves involved sending your One and Only. Help me to make Jesus, the one and only focus of my Christmas celebration.
