John began his gospel by saying, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1). He then spoke about the coming of Christ saying, “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (v. 14).

Countless pages of commentary and theological study have been written on the subject of the Holy Trinity. The subject is best understood in the light of 1 Corinthians 13:12 which says, “Now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. For now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known.” There are just some subjects of theology that will never be fully understood until we can stand in heaven and fully know them.

God stepped into the world as the baby of Bethlehem. Jesus was and is God Incarnate. God became “flesh and dwelt among us.” The men and women who met Jesus, those who gathered to hear him preach, teach, and perform miracles, and those who gathered to watch his crucifixion saw God’s glory. They saw “the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.”

Jesus appeared to his disciples after his death and told Thomas, who had doubted the others, to witness his hands and touch his side. In that moment, Thomas knew he was seeing his risen Lord. “Jesus said to him, ‘Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed’” (John 20:29).

Jesus said believers today are blessed. We are blessed because we have faith in the truth of Christmas. We are blessed because we have received the grace and forgiveness of Easter. We are blessed because we have been filled with the continued earthly presence of Jesus through his Holy Spirit.

Whatever the circumstances of your life might be, if by faith you have received the great gift of Jesus into your life, you are blessed. Christmas joy is the joy of Jesus, our blessing.

Wisdom is understanding that the gift of Jesus is our treasure. Celebrate your Christmas season knowing you are the blessed child of God.