The events of 2020 have left most of us weary, Thankfully God's provided for our weariness and composer Adolphe Adam wraps up a description of this provision so well in one verse of the traditional Christmas song, O Holy Night. Referencing 1 John 3 while looking at this specific verse in O Holy Night, we can gain a greater appreciation for the words both men wrote to remind us we can relieve our weariness by abiding in God.

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The story of Rudolph centers on seeking out a purpose amid opposition, even when others don't understand or include us. So too, as "children of God" we must live out our purpose when others consider us outcasts and strange for living out our walk with God. John recounts the words of Jesus in 1 John 3 of this very fact and reminds us that this lack of love from the world is part of the Christian journey.

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The traditional Christmas song, The 12 Days of Christmas is unusual, but when you dig into the history and symbolism, it unveils a series of gifts that our true love, God, has given to all followers of Christ. 1 John 3 talks about this love relationship and how it should be lived unveiled and as the melody that resonates from how we live out our walk with God.  

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Just as it is easy to figure out who is on which side in the battle between the mice and toy soldiers in Nutcracker, 1 John 3 states that it should be obvious for us to discern who are the children of God and who are the children of the devil.  Jesus is the hero of this heavenly battle and His coming to earth was for a single purpose, "to destroy the works of the devil" and granting the children of God the ability to enjoy the endless days of discovery and joy that lay beyond the battle and into eternity with Him.

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Those lovely Christmas card photos of friends and family we receive this time of year highlight the best features and moments of those we love. In the same way, John, in 1 John 2, reminds the family of Christ how lovely they are perfect in Christ through the filter of God's grace against the backdrop of a world that is nothing like the reality they live in while abiding in Him.

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Sugar cookies are simple and sturdy canvases, just like simple faith is a sturdy canvas for God's work in our lives. 1 John 2 talks about how the basic recipe of faith that God had provided His followers was being changed and resulting in an inferior faith that didn't meet the basic standards of the original recipe.

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It may not seem like there is a cold-hearted green guy lurking over our lives, bent on stealing our joy, but the Bible is clear such a spirit exists - the antichrist. His goal is to not only steal the joy for the reason of this season, but all seasons of life. 1 John 2 talks about this deceiver and the lies he desires to propagate, but also the tactic of believing that God has provided to help us walk in faith and not by sight.

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Most children do not worry about getting coal in their stockings, but as adults we often shrink back from awaiting "gifts" from our heavenly Father because of the shame of past sins. Fortunately, Jesus has provided us a way to coal-proof our lives and thus John in  1 John 2 reminds us we must approach the gift-filled life God has given us with confidence and not let the fear of judgement hold us back from the best God want to give us.

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Even though Santa's litmus test on how he seemingly judges children is relative to an unspoken gauge of right and wrong, God provides explicit instructions on how we can know if our life is keeping to His teaching. 1 John 2 tells us what the true Christian litmus test is, and how we can use it catch our sinful patterns and be more consistent in living out our faith.

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Over the years, our family has gone back and forth on whether to buy a real tree or put up our fake one. If our fake tree didn't look so real, I don't think my family would be as hesitant, but since it does and it is just easier to bring it down from the attic already covered in lights, we often opt for the fake. Unfortunately, we can play out this same scenario with fake reality we entertain in our daily lives. John wrote the letter of 1 John to counteract the human tendency to lean towards false realities and warn followers of Christ for the need to consistently view the things in our lives through the lens of truth so we can determine what is real and what is fake.

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