We often treat the Christmas season like a frozen pond—skating quickly across the surface from one event to the next, trying to keep our momentum up. It is easy to stay on the surface of the holidays, enjoying the lights and the music, but never truly stopping to experience the depth of what this season means. But just as we read about the tree roots staying green in winter, our faith invites us to go deeper than the surface.
Colossians 2:6-7, “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.”
To “dive in” to our faith this Christmas means to stop skimming and start sinking deep into the truth of the Incarnation. Think about it: God didn’t stay distant; He dove headfirst into our humanity. He immersed Himself in our world so that we could be immersed in His love. This week, challenge yourself to move past the surface-level traditions. Don’t just read the Christmas story; ask God to reveal a new depth to it. Let your roots grow down deep into the wonder that the Creator of the universe is with us.
Take a few moments to quiet your heart and ask God to help you dive deeper into His presence today. Enjoy the specialness of the Christmas season.
For HIS Glory,
Jessica Hollewell