Christmas Remarks
Christmas 2024, I was nominated by my family to lead a moment of reflection and prayer on Christmas morning. These were the remarks I shared.
Today, as we celebrate Christmas together, I want to share a few reflections—both from the heart and from the Word.
At Christmas, we celebrate the birth of Christ. And in this celebration, we are often reminded of the things that really matter. This Christmas season, I’ve been reflecting on the theme of reconciliation—a theme woven deeply through Scripture. As I’ve sat with this theme, I find myself exceedingly grateful: grateful that Christ came to reconcile us to the Father, and to bring us into unity with Him.
Unity is a beautiful thing no matter what you believe. But in Christ, unity becomes miraculous. It becomes sacred.
In Luke chapter 1, Mary sings a song of praise to the Lord. She rejoices that, through Christ, the Father has:
“...brought down rulers from their thrones
but has lifted up the humble.
He has filled the hungry with good things
but has sent the rich away empty.”
(Luke 1:52–53)
This is not merely about upsetting the social order—it’s about reordering identity, with Christ at the center. The rulers on their thrones are brought low to realize their need. The lowly are lifted up to realize their worth. The hungry discover the Bread of Life. The rich discover their need for eternal treasure.
At the birth of Christ, we see a great equalization begin to unfold. Lowly shepherds and lofty kings gather as one at the manger. A terrified King Herod, and a rejoicing man named Simeon.
As the Gospels continue, we find people from every walk of life—tax collectors, fishermen, dignitaries, military leaders—drawn together in the hope they find in Jesus.
They discover a new purpose. A new community. A new identity in Him.
It’s easy, even now, to focus on our differences. Sometimes, they feel insurmountable.
We certainly saw this in Christ’s day—the sharp division between Jews and Gentiles. But the apostle Paul speaks to this directly in Ephesians 2:14–18:
“For he himself is our peace,
who has made the two groups one
and has destroyed the barrier,
the dividing wall of hostility,
by setting aside in his flesh
the law with its commands and regulations.
His purpose was to create in himself
one new humanity out of the two,
thus making peace,
and in one body to reconcile both of them to God
through the cross,
by which he put to death their hostility.
He came and preached peace to you who were far away
and peace to those who were near.
For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.”
He continues in verse 21:
“In him the whole building is joined together
and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord.
And in him you too are being built together
to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.”
The peace of Christ is no abstract concept.
It’s not just a holiday phrase.
It is a powerful peace.
It is peace that can overcome shame.
Peace that can conquer borders.
Peace that can transcend generations.
Peace that dwells within us through the Holy Spirit.
My prayer for our family this Christmas is that the powerful peace of Christ—the miraculous unity of Christ—would reign in our home.
Today, I remember with gratitude the Savior who humbled himself to dwell among us.
And indeed, He is among us this day.
Let us pray:
Prince of Peace,
On this holy day, I lift this prayer for peace—
in our hearts, in our homes, and in the world.
May the message of Christmas be a beacon of hope,
guiding us to strive for harmony and understanding with one another.
Let Your peace reign in our lives
as we seek to live in the light of Your love.
Amen.
About the Authors
Paul Scribner is the CEO of General Holdings Limited and Raven Resources Corp. With over 20 years of experience in corporate finance, restructuring, and international investment, Paul brings both strategic insight and personal conviction to everything he leads. He often writes and reflects on the intersection of faith, leadership, and purpose—especially during seasons of spiritual significance.
Kelly Delp serves as Chief Communications Officer at Raven Resources Corp. She supports the shaping and delivery of internal and external messages across the organization. A skilled writer and former ministry leader, Kelly works closely with Paul to ensure his personal voice and convictions are faithfully expressed. Kelly writes at kellydelp.com.
