Christmas
As Christians we should celebrate Christmas as a commemoration of the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, into this world. But is this how we honor such a day? Are we grateful for Him coming into this world only to sacrifice His life for us so that we may have peace with God our Father? Or do we forget the true meaning and reason for our celebration and joy? Do we instead party, eat, drink, and exchange gifts, never acknowledging the holiness behind our gatherings and good cheer. This holiday is sacred and should be celebrated with reverence. Let us use it for praising Jesus- the promised Messiah, and the joy He brings to all.
The angels bowed down and sang songs of worship when He entered upon the earth. We should be doing the same! We give gifts out of love, commemorating the greatest gift that has ever been given to man-Jesus Christ.
When I give a gift it is from my heart because I love that person, and want to say thank you for their love they have shown me. Every day, and especially on Christmas, I want to say thank you to God and the perfect gift of love, His Son. I want to glorify Him first and foremost. Even the world sees this as a time of giving and love, but as Christians we know and should be honoring that Jesus is the one true reason for the season! He is called Emmanuel: God with us.
Christmas is a Holy Day, let us keep it Holy, for He is Holy.
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.
Isaiah 7:14
There fore the Lord Himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a Son, and shall call His name Emmanuel.
Luke 1:30-31
30-And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favor with God.
31-And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name JESUS.
Luke 2:6-7
6-And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
7-And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger because there was no room from them in the inn.
Luke 2:10-11
10-And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11-For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.
Luke 2:14
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Matthew 2:1-2
1-Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,
2-Saying, “Where is He that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the east, and are come to worship Him.”
Matthew 2:11
And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary, His mother, and fell down, and worshipped Him…
1 Timothy 1:15
This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptance: that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners…