Christmas is filled with many distractions. Between personalities, presents, and practices it's easy to forget the reason.
Considering the Babe in the manger created the universe makes Christmas more amazing.
John 1:1,3,14 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. . . . . All things were made by Him and without him was not anything made that was made . . . . . And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father) full of grace and truth.
The One Who made it all controls it all. Born into poverty over 2,000 years ago, the long-awaited Messiah was rejected by His own. His horrible death on a cross was the sacrifice for the sins of humanity. That's why He came.
Jesus loves you and me. Trust Him.
So what do you want for Christmas? That question gets harder for me to answer as years pile up behind me. My closets and drawers bloat with gifts from years past. I have been blessed.
There are people who have everything except for peace. I wish I could gift-wrap it and give it to them for Christmas, but i can't.
Real peace can only be found in The Lord Jesus Christ when one believes on Him.
The angels spoke of peace when they announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds.
Luke 2:13,14 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Jesus spoke to His apostles about peace.
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
The night Jesus was born in Bethlehem was unlike any other in human history. The great I Am laid aside the glories of Heaven and came to earth as a humble servant.
A mighty angel appeared to shepherds with a remarkable message of hope, life, and salvation.
Luke 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour which is Christ The Lord.
The precious Son of God--The Messiah, The Savior, The King of kings-- wasn't born in a palace, but in a smelly stable alongside barn animals. He wasn't wrapped in velvet like a prince but in rags of a common man.
The Jewel of Heaven made Himself poor so that we, through His poverty, might be made rich, so that we might identify with Him. It would be easier to approach a baby in a manger than a king on a throne.
We who know Jesus celebrate His birth during the Christmas season. The world reacts in a different way. Either they ignore Him outright--refusing to say "Merry Christmas" or to use His name at all.
We give gifts because Jesus was the greatest gift ever given, yet, most people have no idea Who He truly is.
The prophet Isaiah identifes Him quite well while prophesying about His virgin birth in Bethlehem.
Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
