I was preaching yesterday – December 27th. The church was not full, as if we were between two bookends with only a few books in between.
My outline was simple.
Jesus came for all. Christmas reminds us that everyone, no matter what your diversity, how well you have been included in your culture, or whether you are treated equally by those around you – everyone is affected by God’s invitation through Jesus to enter into personal relationship with God.
Jesus claims our all. Walk with Jesus through the narratives we find in the Bible. While we live in a gig economy, where we have more than one master – Jesus calls for a single hearted followership. Invitation is coupled with commitment.
Jesus confers all on all who believe. Into the mix of commitment comes inheritance. Jesus’ riches are our riches.
Everyone, Everywhere, Everything, Evermore.