Free Methodist Church Of Santa Barbara

Belief sometimes gets a bad rap. We have all experienced how easy it can be to believe in something yet not give it much worth. James 2:19 reminds us even the demons believe in God. We allow the word "believe" to sound surface level. We might say "It is not enough to just believe . . . " John chapter 1 brings fresh life and depth to the act and reward of "believing." On this Sunday before Christmas we will celebrate the Christ who came to break through all that would keep us in darkness and doubt. Just as He surprised the shepherds in the fields He enters our world and calls us to believe. Like them may we be willing to leave our comfort, search for and worship the God who came in the form of a baby to dwell among us.