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Looking for Christ

by Brett Fuller on December 23, 2019

Though I knew Christmas was about the birth of Christ, when I was a kid, I was more focused on what Santa would bring me. I can remember getting up well before dawn to see if I could catch him putting presents under the tree.

During the first Christmas there was an aged righteous man named Simeon. Luke 2:25 says he was, "looking for the consolation of Israel..." On the day Christ was to be dedicated in the temple, Simeon happened to be there. Because of his expectation, Simeon was able to recognize the Christ child from the other children being dedicated without naturally knowing Jesus or his parents. Once identified, Simeon broke out into praise and prophecy. He knew this was the One for who he had been kept alive all these years.

For all of my early risings, I was never rewarded with a view of St. Nick. However, on a serendipitous morning at the turn of the first millennium AD, Simeon arose looking for Christ, and because he did, his eyes were opened to see what others could not.

What are you looking for this Christmas? May God open your eyes to see Jesus like you’ve never seen Him before. Live right, live well...

About the Author
Brett Fuller

Brett Fuller is the presiding Bishop of Every Nation’s family of churches in the metropolitan Washington DC area, that fall under the umbrella of the Grace Covenant Church’s purview. He also serves as Chaplain of the Washington Commanders. From 2005 to 2014 he served as Chaplain for the National Association of Basketball Coaches. In 2000, he initiated a bill in Congress to build a memorial honoring the African American Slaves who helped build America. Though the bill was never passed, he still hopes to complete the mission. Also, from 2007-2009 he served on President George Bush's Advisory Board for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Pastor Brett has written two devotionals: “Live Well”, and “Relate Well” and recently published two books: Dreaming in Black and White and High Ceilings. He and his lovely wife of 36 years, Cynthia, frequently conduct marriage and family seminars. Brett also coordinates relational and professional development seminars, helping leaders in every walk of life to become better leaders. He and his bride reside in Chantilly, VA, have parented 7 children and have been blessed with 2 wonderful daughter in-laws. And most recently, they have welcomed their first grandchild; Ava Lily.

 

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