Not sure where you are on the Christmas shopping - as for me, I have a few stocking stuffers yet to buy, but my wife does most of the heavy lifting, so I am close to done. Not sure how many parties you have already been to - my count is presently still at 0. Not sure how much decorating you have done, or have yet to do - mine was done even before Thanksgiving! (I love my wife!) Not sure how many Christmas movies you have already watched, or yummy Christmas goodies you have already consumed, how many carols you have sung or listened to. But one thing I do know. Christmas has nothing to do with any of those things.
Sure, we choose different ways to celebrate, and none of the celebration is in itself bad, but it sometimes takes the place of the true celebration. We are remembering the coming of Christ to earth in human form to save the world from their sins. This is what is announced to Joseph, to Mary, to the shepherds and proclaimed to all who would listen. When we read the Biblical accounts they all talk about the central truth - God with us - God came to earth to save us so that we could again be with Him and be so for all eternity.
I know it is cliché to say it. But will you remember with me this year the real reason why we celebrate. And as I was reminded recently - this is a great time of year for evangelism. It is easy to start a conversation about Jesus when we prepare the whole world for a celebration. And more than Christmas coming, we know that Jesus is coming again and we know why He is coming again! And this is the foundation for our great hope! Celebrate - Jesus is coming!
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