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Missing The Meaning

Wednesday December 20, 2017

Christmas decorations have been up for weeks.  Many malls have prepared a winter wonderland, a special "North Pole" room for Santa to greet his friends.  In some places a nativity scene with figures of Mary and Joseph, some shepherds, and the baby Jesus may also be seen.  It’s good that some merchants still recognize the true reason for the season.

The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. He came into the very world he created, but the world didn’t recognize him.  He came to his own people, and even they rejected him.  But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God.  (John 1:9-12 NLT)

So many people, and perhaps even we ourselves, are so pre-occupied with preparations surrounding Christmas that we ignore Jesus.  Shoppers are busy deciding whether to buy gifts in the mall or online.  Some are exhausted by the demands of the season and others struggle with loneliness.  Some of us may be preoccupied with shame and guilt about being in a position in life where we are distant from our family, or perhaps financially unable to provide for our kids. 

Today is a wonderful opportunity to intentionally leave behind the busyness of the season and spend time with God.  Jesus is the reason for the season.  Let’s invite His presence into our lives.  Let’s simplify the things that need doing.  Let’s shift from exhausting activity to the joy of being receivers of God's generous love.  Let’s fill this season with direction and meaning as we include Jesus in our thoughts and activities today, and every day.


In those days and at that time I will raise up a righteous descendant from King David’s line. He will do what is just and right throughout the land.  (Jeremiah 33:15 NLT)

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, Thank You for the gift of Jesus to the world.  Help us choose to celebrate that Jesus is Immanuel, God with us.  Amen



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