Christmas is 10 days away. So are you ready yet? Now is the time when people start to scramble to get those last few gifts for family, friends or co-workers. It is when clean-up of the house begins in earnest for guests that will be arriving. It is when the final rehearsals take place for the Christmas pageants and cantatas.
All of this getting ready is well and good, of course. But the bigger question is “Are you ready spiritually?” Are you ready to give praise and glory to the Christ Child? Are you ready to come to Christ to be clean of your sins through confession and forgiveness? Are you ready to serve the newborn King in response to his loving presence with us?
These are the questions that matter. These are the questions that define this season. These are the questions that make Christmas come alive in us. Get ready for the joy!