Hebrews 13:12–13, 15 NIV “And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate to make the people holy through his own blood. Let us, then, go to him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace he bore. Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name.”

Christmas is one of the most widely celebrated holidays on the planet—and yet, for most of the world, Christ is absent from their Christmas. Lights, gifts, gatherings, laughter… but no Savior. No cross. No worship. No repentance.

But for Christian men who long to live with purpose, strength, and clarity, Christmas is not merely a season—it’s a summons. A reminder that the Son of God entered this world to save sinners, to make us holy “through His own blood,” and to gather a people who would openly bear His name.

Christmas doesn’t just point us to a manger—it points us to the cross. It reminds us that the Child came to be the Sacrifice; the King came to be the Lamb; the Holy One came to be “outside the camp,” bearing shame so that we could be brought into God’s family.

And that means we each must ask the hard question:

Am I identifying with Jesus this Christmas?

Not just privately in my heart…
But publicly. Openly. Boldly.

Am I taking every opportunity to speak the real meaning of Christmas to my friends, coworkers, and neighbors—especially the ones who don’t know Christ?
Am I professing Jesus with my lips, not merely acknowledging Him with my décor?
If we won’t speak of Christ now, when the entire world is already talking about His birth—even if they misunderstand it—when will we?

God has done everything for us.
He came.
He suffered.
He died.
He rose.
He reconciled us.
And He continues to sustain, forgive, guide, correct, and bless.

Is it too much for us to bear a little disgrace in return?
To identify as His men in a culture that avoids His name?
To represent Him plainly while the world celebrates emptiness?

There is no greater joy in the heart of God than seeing the lost found, the dead raised to life, the prisoner freed, and the rebellious restored. That’s why Jesus came. That’s what Christmas is.

So this Christmas, give God the gift He desires most—
the gift of His Son offered to someone who needs Him.
Tell the story. Share the hope. Speak His name.

Someone’s eternity may change because you did.

Run Today’s Play: Before the end of the day, bring up the true meaning of Christmas with one person. Just one. Start the conversation. Plant the seed. Point to Christ.
You can’t control the results—but you can control your obedience.

Go to Him “outside the camp.”
Bear His name.
Let the fruit of your lips honor Jesus this Christmas.