Read: Luke 2:1-12
There is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. --- Luke 2:11
The Bible In One Year:
James 3-5
It seems to happen earlier each year. Stores put up Christmas decoration. Newspaper ads announce "the perfect Christmas gift." Toy commercials punctuate television shows. Christmas music fills the air. Before you know it, there are banquets to attend, parties you can't miss, gifts to wrap, family gatherings to plan, baking to be done, and a host of other activities that manage to crowd our the real meaning of Christmas.
Delores Van Belkum told me a story about her young grandson that drives home the point. His mother and father had used a simple manger scene to tell Justin about Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus. They wanted him to know that the Child born in Bethlehem was someone very special. As the holiday approached, Justin went on a shopping trip with his mother and grandmother. One salesperson showed him a sparkling display of Santas, toys, and decorations. He was fascinated. But he spoke words that far surpassed his years when he looked up and said, "But where's the baby Jesus?"
This Christmas, let's keep foremost in our minds the reason for the celebration --- the birth of God's Son. Then, as people listen to our words and observe our activities, they won't ask, "Where's the baby Jesus?" --- Dave Egner
Invite Him in this Christmas,
This Savior from above;
The gift He seeks you need not wrap ---
He only wants your love. --- Berg
BEWARE OF KEEPING CHRISTMAS BUT LOSING CHRIST.
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Do you have any idea how much bad I have to sort through before I find something lovely like your blog. Christ is the reason for the season, and America better wake up or we'll not be allowed to even speak his name in public.
God Bless you and may he guide your words, so they touch the hearts of the readers. In "Catawba Days" there is also much that might give one cause for thought. Thanks!
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