This year, Leah and I, are beginning to wrap gifts. We picked out our very first Christmas tree together. We are starting to sing Christmas songs. What amazes me in particular is that people celebrate Christmas whether or not they believe in God. For those who don't believe in God, Christmas is in general a happy time of year to give gifts and celebrate with family. Christmas is a fun holiday because family and friends give gifts to one another. For those who do believe in God, Christmas is more than just a happy time of year...Christmas celebrates the Messiah, the coming of a long-awaited Savior. Christians celebrate Immanuel who is God with us. Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus, God's one and only son who paid the penalty for our sin with His innocent life.
Isaiah 9:6-7 says, "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this."
So I hope you will join in the annual Christmas Revelation with me this year. A child was indeed born with a name above every name. His name is Jesus. He is a wonderful counselor, a mighty God, a prince of Peace, and in Him we can commune with our Everlasting Father. So when you say "Merry Christmas" this year emphasize the "Christ". We cheer, celebrate, and carol to proclaim the promise of Jesus Christ. As you wrap your gifts, decorate your Christmas tree, or sing carols remember that this is all about worshiping God. Thank Jesus for this season. Thank Him for the blessing of a Christmas revelation.
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