One of my favorite Christmas specials is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Not only is it a classic Christmas special, but it has a great message as well.
Check out this clip and see what I'm talking about.
These "misfit" toys were stranded on the island with no hopes of ever being loved and cared for by someone else. That was until Santa came for them and delivered them on Christmas to the little boys and girls around the world.
In many ways, we are misfits too. We all have things about ourselves that we do not like or are proud of. We feel like misfits that no one could possibly love us for this or that.
BUT, the great news for us is that Christ was born, lived and died for all of us misfits.
John 3:16-17 says, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him."
He saw our deficiencies and still came and died for us all. How great is that!?! Today and the rest of this holiday season, rejoice in the fact that we have a savior that loved us so much that despite our "misfit" qualities, he came down for us and offered us such hope.
If you have never taken a minute to accept the grace and hope of Christ, all you have to do is:
- Admit you have fallen short (Romans 3:23)
- Believe that Christ died for you (Isaiah 53:6, Romans 5:8 and Romans 6:23)
- Commit to following after Him (Romans 10:9-10)
Christ loves all of us no matter how much we feel like misfits. This Christmas season, rest in the hope and grace of Christ and let his love reign in your life.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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