I have been teaching a message series on the unique characters surrounding the Nativity Story in December. It makes me think back to the type of character God has asked from each of us.

God has called us not to live in fear but be courageous, not to dwell in anger but flourish in forgiveness, not to bicker over disputable matters but to agree on the essentials and move on.

I’m not sure why some Christians like to argue and bicker over disputable matters. Or things that don’t make a whole lot of difference to Kingdom business.

I would love to hear believers rise up and argue with each other about how much we’re not doing to get the Gospel message out. Argue and debate about how best to reach this dying and lost world for Jesus Christ.

When’s the last time you heard a disagreement about how to best feed an clothe people? When will the church arise and get angry with itself for ignoring the global AIDS epidemic?

No, we chose to argue over colors of carpet, the style of music, and personality differences.

And by doing so, we choose to be insignificant.

You can choose a different path, put aside your personal issues and live for something greater than yourself. This Christmas season, open your heart, your mind to Jesus Christ.

I’d love to debate that with you!

Merry Christmas,

Pastor Clark