Coming Home for Christmas
There’s something deeply comforting about the idea of coming home for Christmas.
Seeing the Christmas tree in its familiar place with lights twinkling in the windows, smelling the mince pies as they bake in the oven, and enjoying the warmth of being with people who know and love us – “home” has a special pull this time of year. It’s not just about a place, it’s about belonging, about being known, accepted, and loved.
But sometimes, even with all the fun and festive cheer, Christmas can make us feel a little homesick too. It can stir within us a longing for years gone by, people we miss, or a peace we can’t quite find.
That longing isn’t new. It’s as old as humanity itself. Deep down, every heart aches for a home we were made for — a life where love never ends, peace never breaks, and joy never fades.
That’s exactly what we’re celebrating at Christmas. When Isaiah wrote, “For to us a child is born, to us a Son is given”, he was announcing God’s promise to send Jesus to be our way home. The child born in Bethlehem lived, died and rose again to open the way for us to come back home to God. Back to our forever home, where we are known, accepted and loved completely.
Wherever you’re spending Christmas this year, I hope it is filled with love and joy, and that you have a peaceful start to 2026!
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