Tuesday, December 17th

Some in our society would like for this holiday season to be a nameless, winter celebration.  Giving gifts is acceptable, of course, and having a general feeling of good-will toward all is encouraged.  But, what is Christmas without Christ?  What if there never was a Baby wrapped in a manger, and what if the angels never sang welcoming the newborn King?  Could we still go about our "celebration" just as we are now?  Is Christ the center of your Christmas? 

If Jesus had never been born, would holiday festivities proceed in the same way?  For some, the celebration is not about Christ at all but instead a time for family and friends to relax and enjoy one another.  That, by the way, is not wrong; families and friends OUGHT to spend the season that way.  But, the reason for that sweet family fellowship ought to be centered around the One Whose sacrificial gift made it all possible. 

If Christ were to come to your home Christmas morning, would He feel honored by the day's festivities?  What if He were to stop by your school today and have lunch with you?  Would He be pleased that your conversation about Christmas was centered around His birth?

Merry Xmas, girls!

Hmmmm, that doesn't even look right, does it? But, that's what our actions are saying to others.  I don't believe any of us would purposely leave Christ out of Christmas---but, when we allow ourselves to be lost in the tinsel and glitter, forgetting that this celebration is all about Christ, we shout to the world, Merry Xmas, everyone! 

I pray this Christmas will be your best---the one that you lean the nearest to the Lord's heartbeat and feel the very closest to our Savior.  

Scripture Reading for the Day:

Proverbs 17
Ephesians 6