Friday, December 19, 2008

Merry Christmas

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…it’s the hap-happiest season of all”. There are just so many things to love about Christmas- decoration strung up everywhere, cards to send, parties to plan and go to, new songs to sing, eggnog, Christmas movies, and family and friends to see.

Even as I sit here and write this, the house is dimly lit with the twinkling of white lights hung on our tree, Christmas carols are playing in the background, packages are wrapped and everyone is full of Christmas cheer. But still there is an even greater joy; a joy that comes in the form of profound celebration, a celebration that encapsulates what Christmas is really about. It’s a time when we can slow down our busy lives and just enjoy a silent night like tonight and remember the beauty of what's behind it all, the birth of Jesus Christ.

It would be very hard to truly enjoy the decorations, the music, the parties, and all that Christmas encompasses without the deep understanding that it is about so much more than those things, without the understanding that it was and is about the most sacrificial love that you can imagine. "The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. John 1:14 " What more could he have given than Himself! While you are out enjoying and celebrating the Christmas holidays, remember it is because of His great love for us we have so much to celebrate, not just at Christmas, but everyday!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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