Only 5 more days until Christmas and the activities around the city seem quite normal. My usual "on-line" shopping for everyone has been completed, the grocery shopping done, presents wrapped and lunches celebrated with friends. However, something is different this year. It's quiet, peaceful, and not at all stressful. I didn't put a lot of decorations up and due to some recent interior home remodeling/redecorating, we decided simply buy a "Charlie Brown" Christmas tree with multi color lights. We didn't place any ornaments on it but simply placed it in the dining room window and put stockings over the fireplace.
With all the ease of a "no fuss" Christmas, I have found the opportunity to really focus on preparing my heart on the true meaning of Christmas, how I might share who this child is and why I celebrate His birth. Why DO I celebrate His birth? What do I want others to get out of this celebration? Is it just a time for love and greetings? Is it a time to wish for world peace? A time to enjoy presents? A time for children to have a break and get gifts from a jolly old guy in a red suit? REALLY! What do I really want others to know why I celebrate this Christmas season?
1. He fulfilled the OT promise and came
2. He was born a baby/human but was God
3. He lived a perfect life
4. He experienced ALL and was tempted in EVERY way but never sinned
5. He carried the sins of EVERY man on the cross
6. He died that ALL who believe may have eternal life
7. He rose from the dead and sits at the right hand of God
8. He has a place for all who believe in heaven with Him
This I know....This I am sure....This I celebrate...."No Fuss"....Merry Christmas!
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