Advent is a Shock to the Senses

Let me ask you a question. What is the most important part of Christmas? People talk about keeping the main thing the main thing, and then they talk about family, or church services or an ‘attitude of gratitude’. These things are important, but I submit that they’re not the most important.

Our missionaries face culture shock, homesickness and massive change. It becomes no more apparent than Christmas season where the seasons are flipped, their families are distant and they face the daily discomfort of the spiritual battle they’ve engaged. In hard times, it becomes much easier to keep the main thing central.

Please read this story from Sheri, serving with us in Mexico. While this isn’t a long story, it isn’t an easy read. However she draws an important parallel which is really meaningful to me. You can find her recent writing by clicking here.

Let me ask another question. What part of the good news that the angels proclaimed applies to all people? If you answer that well, I think you will find the main thing. May you hold to it strongly during Christmas, and throughout the year!

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