I’ve heard the Christmas story countless times. I know the familiar passages, and I can sing the carols from memory. But sometimes, what should fill my heart with wonder has become so familiar that I hardly stop to consider what it means.

The eternal Son of God came into our broken world. The promised Messiah came near. God became flesh and dwelt among us. These aren’t simply beautiful details of a familiar story. They are extraordinary truths that deserve our attention and worship.

This Advent, I invite you to slow down, open God’s Word, and behold Jesus again.