The men who worshiped Jesus that day came under divine protection and were able to carry the
good news of Messiah back to their homeland. When we gather and truly worship King Jesus, we
come under God’s protective care so that we might faithfully fulfill the Great Commission. The
good news of the Savior will only be told by those who have truly experienced Him in worship.

Reflection
If Jesus really is the reason for the season, then our season should focus on the mission of God.
How will your Christmas season focus on Christ and His mission? Will you pray, give, and/or go
with regard to missions and missionaries? It is easy to say Jesus is the reason, even easier to
repost it all over twitter and Facebook, but it doesn’t cost us anything. When Jesus is central to
us, we retain the awe, the wonder, and the mystery of following Him. What will this look like for
you this Christmas?