"While they [Mary and Joseph] were there [in Bethlehem], the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn." Luke 2:6, 7 (New International Version)
Christmas is more than tinsel, toys, and trees. It's more than bargains and baking, presents and popcorn balls. The joy of Christmas is the celebration of Jesus' birth, and the joy begins in the heart. Once we accept Jesus into our hearts, the joy is abundant, and everything else is just "fluff".
As we enjoy the holidays with family and friends, let's remember the true meaning of Christmas. It is a season of giving and a season of renewal, all of which are gifts from the ultimate Gift Giver, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Merry Christmas!
1 comment:
Good comments. As I read what you said I was thinking that Christmas is giving, AND receiving. When we are kids, we usually think of the RECEIVING part. When we are parents, we most often think of the GIVING part. As we get older, I think we tend to forget that the receiving part of Christmas is just as important as the giving part. What good would Christ's giving to us be, if we will not receive from Him?
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