Missing The Meaning
Christmas decorations, inside and outside malls, stores, and homes, have been put up to celebrate the Christmas season. Malls often prepare a winter wonderland with a special "North Pole" room where Santa can greet his friends. In some places a nativity scene featuring figures of Mary and Joseph, some shepherds, and the baby Jesus is displayed. Today, perhaps we should pause and reflect on the fact that the birth of Jesus is the true reason for the season.
Many people, and perhaps we ourselves, are so pre-occupied with the activities about Christmas that we ignore Jesus. Some may be exhausted by the demands of the season and others may struggle with loneliness. Some of us may be preoccupied with shame and guilt about being in a position in life where we are distant from our families or perhaps financially unable to provide gifts for our children, or for various other reasons.
Today is a wonderful opportunity to intentionally leave behind the busyness of the season and spend time together with God. Jesus is the reason for the season. Let’s invite His presence into our lives. Let’s simplify the things that need doing. Let’s shift from exhausting activity to the joy of being receivers of God's generous love.
In those days and at that time I will raise up a righteous descendant from King David’s line. He will do what is just and right throughout the land. (Jeremiah 33:15 NLT)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank You for the gift of Jesus to the world. Help me to stop fretting about things that are out of my control and celebrate Jesus, for He is truly Immanuel, God with us. Amen
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