Matthew 6:21  For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (CSB)

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Christmas Eve reminds us where our treasure lies. 

It is not in the mall. 

It is not in a store. 

It is not wrapped with bright paper and topped with a bow

It came one night
In a place
Out of mind
Out of sight

Born
Swaddled
Announced
Celebrated
Presented
Celebrated again and again

Searched for and found
Honored as a king

Searched for as a threat
Chased but not caught

Precocious 
Obedient
Exceptional
Perfect lamb of God

Dead

Buried

Resurrected

Ascended

Coming soon

Heaven and earth rejoiced then
And prepare to rejoice again

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I will celebrate our treasure with praise, thanksgiving, timeless songs, and endless adoration. 

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Our Father, only you could love us so much. Only you could provide so perfectly. Only you could make all our dreams come true. You did. You will. Hallelujah! Amen.