Saving For Christmas: Jesus is Savior Above All and For All (Lk. 2:1-14)
This Friday most of us will celebrate Christmas, a day on which we mark the birth of Jesus. Author Max Lucado reflects on the many ways people view this Jesus whose birth Christmas celebrates.[1] Some, Lucado writes, see Jesus as the “Rabbit’s-Foot-Redeemer.” Jesus is a good-luck charm. The Rabbit’s-Foot-Redeemer’s specialty is getting you out of a jam. If you can’t find a parking space, just ask him. If you need help quickly, just pull him out. Others, Lucado writes, see Jesus as the “Aladdin’s-Lamp-Redeemer.” Whatever you wish is his command. He’ll give you new jobs, pink Cadillacs, and improved spouses. And when you’re done with him, he’ll go back into the lamp. Third, some view Jesus as a “Monty-Hall-Redeemer.” He’s ready to make a deal. If you will put on a coat and tie, or dress and hose, 52 Sundays a year and endure sermons and contributions, he’ll make sure you get the heavenly prize behind door number 3.
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