It seems the only accepted truth today is the claim that truth doesn’t exist at all. Every opinion is treated as equally valid, and suggesting that there is an overarching, absolute truth is considered offensive — something that should neither be taught nor spoken. If that’s truly where we’ve arrived, it’s a sad place to be.
But there’s a hill I’m willing to die on: I believe there is supreme truth, and it didn’t originate from human cleverness or creativity. It stands above everything else.
Christmas would not be Christmas if Jesus had not been born. What happened in Bethlehem is more than a charming story or a sentimental tradition. It’s true. It happened. A virgin really did give birth to a baby boy. The sky really did fill with angels announcing His arrival. It’s true.
These were real events. They are not myth or fairy tale. Bethlehem was an actual village, and Roman records point to a census overseen by a man named Quirinius.
Jesus was truly born. Mary and Joseph were His earthly parents. And because that is true, we have Christmas. We get to enjoy the music, the moments with family and friends, the gifts, and the meal — all of it rooted in a real event that changed history.
The songs we hear this season don’t just play because they sound beautiful or stir up warm feelings. They’re meant to point you toward something — or, more accurately, Someone. Just as the star guided the wise men to the manger, the songs guide us to the Savior.
That is truth.
And it’s a truth this world desperately needs to hear.
For Gospel Gold,
Brian