“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” Micah 5:2
The vast majority of our lives is filled with waiting and preparation while only a fraction is filled with actual experience, celebration, or doing stuff. In some ways preparation is the doing. In fact, preparation is often the point.
Christmas is a time of waiting and expectation. We look forward to what the season brings. Not just family and friends, but the birth of Jesus, our savior.
Did you know that from the moment of the first sin onward, the entire Old Testament prepares and points us to the great moment when our Savior and Messiah came to save us from the curse of sin? Through His prophets and people, God is announced His plan for our redemption and reconciliation.