I often hear people say something like this...
"I really dread the holidays."
Usually, they are talking about how busy they will be, or maybe there are bad memories associated with this time of year. But imagine with me that YOUR birthday was coming and the people who loved you said, "I really dread your birthday." Well, it happens to Jesus every year. And guess what it isn't His fault. The problem is we aren't doing it right.
We have let the celebration distract from the meaning. don't get me wrong, we should celebrate Christmas, I really enjoy the decorations, the family gatherings, parties and especially the gifts! But none of those things are necessary to find the real meaning of Christmas.
Think of it! The Son of God left everything to become human. He left heaven, and He left the very presence of His Father. To come to earth for one purpose to die for our sins. Just so you know Jesus has never given up His humanity. He is and will forever be in human form...God with us! That is the real miracle of Christmas.
So, don't dread it! Don't let all the busyness of the celebration steal from you the real joy of the Christmas season. I might just make you start to love Christmas again!
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