John talks about Jesus’ coming as something “from the beginning.” The beginning, is not when Jesus was announced, conceived, born or started his ministry. The beginning is eternity past with God the Father and the Spirit. What happened at Christmas goes way back there and is about the glory of God and his intentions to redeem from the beginning. This Christmas story will be a bit different from the familiar tale of Mary, Joseph and the shepherds. It is the story of God with Us. May our hearts be elevated with awe for the Savior who came.