Quick question: what does the book of Esther have to do with Christmas? Pastor Mike Fabarez points to the Old Testament story of Esther to help us better understand how to incorporate secular celebrations into our sacred observances, and why it’s okay to do so.
You can know something about a person, their biography, greatest achievements, famous sayings...but still be a stranger to them. Real relationships require something more. Presence. Pursuit. A genuine willingness to close the distance.
If you want to pursue a deeper relationship with God, be sure to request the book The Pursuit of God by A. W. Tozer.