It’s natural to think that the way to prevent disappointment is to set lower expectations. The opposite is true with Christmas. If “the most wonderful time of the year” hasn’t always been so wonderful, the solution is not to expect less. Instead, this is the time of year when God teaches us to look for more. This week we see how God wants us to look for bigger change to result from Christ’s presence in our world. It’s easy to think that the biggest change that needs to happen is in our external circumstances. Jesus, however, wants us to look for him to change what’s going on internally. Whether we are filled with pride or despair, whether our lives are full of obvious sin or plagued by self-righteousness, God wants to work repentance and faith in our hearts. He sends messengers who speak his Word for that very purpose.