God loves each of us as we are

So how do you sum up what Christmas means in less than 200 words? I think you only need one: Jesus. Simple, sure but profound as well.

Jesus is the embodiment of God’s love. Jesus’ arrival was so unique, different and weird, that it shows us how God can love each of us as we are. We were created by Him and I don’t know that any two people on this Earth are alike. So of course, His greatest gift had to be as unique as us. As different as us.

Jesus was born in a barn, slept in a feeding tray, had the rich and the poor celebrate His birth, and was hated just because He was alive. I think there is something we can all identify with in the story of Jesus. That’s because He came for everyone, in every situation, in every choice.

With each of us being so unique, it is important to know that the creator of all things wanted you that way and loves you for who you are! This season, know that you are loved by Him.

Jesus, the one word that encompasses all this season!

Jonathan D. Tollerud, Lieutenant

The Salvation Army Wrangell Corps