In mid-December 1903, after several attempts, the Wright Brothers finally got their "flying machine" in the air for 12 seconds, covering 120 feet. They were so excited they sent a telegram to their sister Katharine. When she received the telegram which read "We have flown for 12 seconds" with a byline that said "Will be home for Christmas" she immediately took it to the local newspaper reporter. After reading the telegram, the man smiled and said, "Oh good! The boys will be home for Christmas!"
Heres a reporter who's been given the story of the century - Man's first flight! But he completely missed it and focused on the Wright boys being home for Christmas!
I think sometimes in the hustle and bustle of the Holiday season we miss the big story too. We get caught up in the announcement of some huge sale at the mall or the announcement of yet another Christmas party and we forget that the real story of Christmas is that God has sent us a Savior! Remember what the angel said to the Shepherds in Luke 2:10-11, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord."
God didn't send Jesus into the world just to give us a holiday. He didn't send Jesus into the world just so we could attend another party. He sent His Son into the world to be our Savior. That's the big story of Christmas!
