God has a timeline. And because of Bethlehem, we have an idea where we stand on it.
The cross is where God forgave his children without lowering his standards.
Truth can arrive within the story and ride latent - a bit incognito - within a story, and people are more prone to receive it.
God will use your mess for good. We see a perfect mess; God sees a perfect chance to train, test , and teach.
Nails didn't hold God to a cross. Love did.
God is not a miser with his grace. Your cup may be low in cash or clout, but it is overflowing with mercy.