ABOUT THIS MESSAGE

This powerful message centers on one of the most profound truths of our faith: God is not distant or remote, but intimately near to us through Jesus Christ. Drawing from Hebrews 4:14-16, we're reminded that Jesus serves as our great high priest—the only person in all of Scripture given this unique title. What makes this so remarkable is that our high priest doesn't stand aloof from our struggles; He became one of us. He experienced temptation, physical weakness, betrayal, and abandonment. He knows what it's like to have aching joints and to face the full spectrum of human experience, yet He lived without sin. This Christmas season, as we navigate a world filled with stress, anger, and darkness—from grocery cart rage to global conflicts—we're called to remember why Jesus was born. He came to bring light into darkness, to offer grace upon grace, and to give us confident access to God's throne. The incarnation means that God understands us not because we've explained ourselves well, but because He chose to experience life as we do. When we face times of need, and we all do, we can draw near with confidence knowing that Christ is not just beside us but actually living within us through the Holy Spirit. This isn't about pretending everything is fine; it's about trusting in the promises of the One who holds all things together, even when life feels fractured and out of control.

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