Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus, pure, plain, and simple so where did all these reindeer, elves, trees, cards, shopping, lollipops, movies, carols, egg nog, Grinch, cookies, and the rest come from? Merriment is just fine and some things are rooted in some old traditions but overall the emphasis for this special day is a baby boy born in a manger(feeding trough in a barn) to save us from our sins.
Christmas brings the opportunity to help others, give presents, get together with friends and family, so it is a happy time of year, but also brings with it the stress of family issues, gift buying, travel, credit card bills, loneliness for shut ins, obligatory celebrations, parties, and hurt feelings. Oh if we could all just focus on the Christ child and keep things simple.
Try to have some alone time today to thank God for this gift of his son whose specific purpose was to save us from our sins. Remember what this day is really all about.
PRAYER: Thank you that today we get to celebrate the gift of the the birth of a tiny baby who became King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Help me not forget what this day is all about. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Click link for a song about Mary the mother of Jesus:
KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS: Read Matthew 1:18-25
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