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Today Rachel and I went to the jail where we do weekly ministry with juveniles and college age inmates.   Several of the guards were irritated at our presence…not sure why.  In the elevator, it kind of all came out… one of the higher ranking officers asked me a question I won’t soon forget

“Couldn’t find anything better to do on Christmas day?”

My answer was what most of my friends would say…. “No.” 

That was a couple hours ago.  I wonder why no human never asked Jesus that question.  Hey Messiah…couldn’t you find anything better to do today than come down to this nasty place with these people who not only dont deserve you, but aren’t even looking for you and probably won’t receive you?

I’m glad Jesus answer was no…there was nothing better to do that day in His mind.  Many people don’t see the point in reaching out to the outcasts, forgiving sinners, healing the sick.  Simply put, many people don’t love humanity that much.  

When 5 teenage boys committed their lives to Christ this morning in the Christmas Day service, it really hit me that there’s no place He would have rather been than glorifying His Father through His incarnation to and for humankind.   Humankind just like those guys today.   Humankind like me and you. 

Merry Christmas    -big John