Deep within the human heart there is an empty space unrecognizable
by many. It is a hunger for something more and can never be satisfied with
small things--emptiness on the prowl looking for fulfillment and looking in all
the wrong places. The temptation is to mask the emptiness with temporary stuff,
cover the hole with fun and momentary pleasure.
In spite of all our efforts, nothing in this world can fill the place
made for God. Religion cannot fill the
emptiness within us. Jesus came to fill that empty place in our lives. He alone offers a living presence. We were made
for relationship. Jesus did not come to
start a new religion but a personal relationship. He came to the manger so He could come to you.
“For unto you is born a Savior who is Christ the Lord” There is a manger deep
within all of us and it beckons the Savior. It can never be satisfied with straw.
jfs
Great post. I especially love the last two sentences.
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