Christmas can feel chaotic, busy, and overwhelming, but the truth of the season is that God’s grace entered the story first—not perfection. In the eighth installment of our series, Jesus and the Griswolds, we explore "A Not-So-Perfect Christmas." Just as Clark Griswold’s dreams of a "big family Christmas" spiraled into madness, the first Christmas was also messy, lacking the perfect timing, setting, or plan. Yet, Jesus shows up in the mess, meeting us in our chaos and noise.
This week, we look at Todd and Margo—the neighbors who were blinded and irritated by Clark’s lights. Like them, people can be impacted by God’s light through your life, even if they didn’t ask for it. We also see this in the shepherds from Luke 2:8–10; they were ordinary outcasts, yet God chose them to deliver extraordinary hope.
As Matthew 5:16 reminds us, you are the light of the world. You don’t need a sermon or all the answers; you just need to let Jesus be seen through your actions. Some may never open a Bible, but they are watching your life. Your challenge this week is to invite a neighbor, coworker, or even an enemy into the story. You don’t need a perfect Christmas; you just need a perfect Savior. Let go of the pressure and let your life reflect His grace, hope, and love—because you may be the only light someone ever sees.
