X+4=7. Solve for X. Remember those algebra days? X is always the unknown. X represents the part that does not have a name or an identity.
The X-factor. The X-factor is the extra part of something. It makes a difference. Provides additional support or backing.
Sports teams know this well. Home field advantage is the X-factor. You can’t really see it. It is difficult to measure. But you can feel it. Its presence is almost tangible.
I live close to Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
The X-factor here is real. Sell-out crowds for every home game. Frozen Tundra.
Yes, the X-factor is a force!
The Word – X-factor
The Worth – We just celebrated Christmas. Or, for this post, Xmas. Why do we call it Xmas?
Here is some information from this website: https://www.vox.com/2014/12/14/7374401/jesus-xmas-christmas
“…the X in “Xmas” literally means Jesus. Allow us to explain.
How can the letter “X” stand for “Christ”?In Greek, the language of the New Testament, the word Christos (Christ) begins with the letter “X,” or chi. Here’s what it looks like:
Χριστός
So how did that word get abbreviated?In the early fourth century, Constantine the Great, Roman Emperor from 306-337, popularized this shorthand for Christ…”
Have you made the connection?
In our lives, Christ is the X-factor! He is that extra support. Reinforcement in troubled times. Life comes from him!
The Bible declares that the Holy Spirit dwells in the life of a believer. The very spirit of Christ lives in you and me!
Sure, we can’t always see it or measure it. But we can feel it. The presence of God is very real in our lives.
If Christ is the X-factor and the Holy Spirit lives in us then we become the X-factor!
The Work – There are many days that a believer won’t feel godly. In fact, feeling the opposite seems more true. But whatever you feel today, you are the X-factor.
Live by faith. Your feelings can not always be trusted. Christ will help.
I want to end with an encouraging verse. I Thessalonians 4:1-2
“As for other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more. For you know what instructions we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus.”
God bless you on your journey today. See you tomorrow for the letter Y!
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