As we prepare for a busy Christmas season, let's remember Who it's all about.

I’ll keep this article brief. Because it’s not about me or my efforts. It’s not about you or your efforts either. And that’s the point.

At Fishhook, one of our “Wit and Wisdom” sayings is, “Never upstage the resurrection.” As we go into the Christmas season, we’ll add, let’s never upstage the Christmas manger either!

This means - during the Christmas season, Easter and every day, for that matter - we want to be Holy Spirit-led to focus our efforts and create as much space as possible for people to feel welcomed, at home even, and to hear and experience the love and hope of Jesus. Our worship and the spotlight are on Him!

Throughout our churches, the spotlight isn’t about any church leader, announcement or campaign. It’s also not about an impressive worship service or event.

It’s not about charisma or our abilities in communication and design. It’s not even about the excitement or nostalgia of the season.

These things can threaten to upstage Jesus or distract from Him. Instead, we pray to keep the spotlight and all of our worship on Jesus.

We pray to have hearts that overflow with worship for Him as we create messaging and graphics, plan services and events, extend hospitality, build relationships and more. We want to pursue excellence in all these efforts, not to draw attention to ourselves, but to serve people well and point them to Jesus.

But it’s not about us. Jesus is center stage! May our hearts be prayerful, grateful and surrendered.

We're praying for you this season! Merry Christmas!