This Christmas, let’s pause to reflect on the mystery and wonder of the incarnation. God is not far off; He is Emmanuel—God with us. Do you know Him? The King of Kings did not enter the world in a grand palace or with royal fanfare but was instead laid in a feeding trough, surrounded by animals and overlooked by the world. God Himself stepped into human history, took on flesh, and bridged the gap between heaven and earth, bringing His presence into the ordinary and inviting us into a relationship with Him. Jesus’ humble arrival in Bethlehem reminds us that God’s greatest work often happens in the most unexpected places, and His presence transforms even the simplest moments into something sacred. Celebrate this Christmas season with the holiest of moments by inviting Jesus to be your Lord and Savior.

More than a season for shopping and wrapping, Christmas is a season for worship. What do you worship during the holiday season? Too many of us worship family, gifts, or meals but forget that the real reason to worship is the Christ child, born to change all of history. God invited two very different groups of people to worship at the manger reminding us that God’s love is available to all, regardless of their status or background. In a field outside Bethlehem, God revealed the birth of his Son to a group of simple, lowly shepherds, the most unlikely recipients of the greatest news in history. But He also sent a star to lead the rich and powerful Kings from the far east to see the manger miracle as well. For all of them, worship was the only appropriate response to what they saw. Whether we feel unworthy of Jesus or offer expensive gifts and offerings, we, too, are invited to make worship a central part of Advent. Adoring Jesus and holding Him high over any of the challenges of the season will unlock the wonder we are looking for.

The true heart of Christmas lies in taking time to worship Jesus, acknowledging Him not just as a baby in a manger, but as the Savior of the world. Just as the shepherds and wise men bowed in humble reverence, let your holy moments be marked by adoration and thanksgiving. Moments of worship are holy moments where heaven meets earth.

The Christmas story is filled with holy moments where ordinary people are invited into God’s extraordinary plan. But while Mary’s revelation came through a direct angelic encounter, Joseph’s holy moment came quietly—in a dream, in the middle of personal heartbreak, confusion, and shattered plans.

Joseph enters the Christmas story facing what feels like the worst news of his life. The woman he loves is pregnant, and he knows the child is not his. The law gave Joseph the right to expose her, shame her, and walk away. Instead, Joseph chooses compassion. Before God ever speaks, Joseph’s character is already showing.

But then God interrupts Joseph’s pain with a holy moment—a dream that calls him to do the hardest thing imaginable:
Lay down his hurt, surrender his plans, and obey God when the story makes no sense.

Joseph’s “yes” to God meant:

• Embracing a child that was not biologically his
• Choosing faith over reputation
• Bearing whispers, judgment, and misunderstanding
• Protecting Mary and Jesus at great personal cost
• Trusting God through dreams rather than explanations

Joseph reminds us that some of the holiest moments in our lives are not thrilling or emotional—they are costly, quiet “yeses” in the dark.

This Christmas, God may be inviting you into a similar moment.
A moment where obedience feels risky… where surrender feels unfair… where trust stretches you farther than you want to go.

Holy moments of surrender and obedience are where heaven meets earth—and where God births His greatest work through ordinary people.