Day 12: Jesus Meets Us in the Mess
Jesus Meets Us in the Mess
Read: Luke 2:6–7
“She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger. (Luke 2:7, NIV)”
He didn’t just enter our mess—He took on our sin at the cross, the ultimate mess, so He could make us clean. Christ was not born in a palace but placed in a feeding trough. From the start, God showed He is not intimidated by mess—He enters it. That is good news for homes with toys underfoot, emotions running high, and plans that don’t go as planned. You do not have to tidy your soul to be loved by God; love has already moved toward you.
Welcome Him into the real place you live. Pray while folding laundry. Read Luke 2 before gifts. Let dinner conversation name both joys and challenges. Parents, confess and pray when you blow it—grace grows best in honest soil.
At Creekside, to Know Christ is to experience His nearness in ordinary life. Invite Him into the chaos and watch how His presence brings a steadying peace you couldn’t manufacture on your own.
Reflect:
- Where are you tempted to hide your “mess” from Jesus?
- How can you invite His presence into the ordinary rhythms of today?