CHRISTMAS

Christmas is an event.
                                  
                                   Christmas is a holiday.
                                                                       
                                                                      Christmas is a celebration.
                                                                                                                  
                                                                                                                 Christmas is a beginning.

The birth of Jesus is remembered specifically on December 25, the morning when Jesus the new baby's arrival is shared with the family, the inn owner, and the larger family of shepherds.

For all of us who remember the Savior of the World, we realize that Jesus coming is not in and of itself at the event in Bethlehem. The birth really is the beginning of a journey, the journey led to the cross on Calvary where Jesus completed and finalized the whole purpose of His life.

I am thankful for the insight that God provided for me as our Christmas tree was unladen of its decorations this afternoon. All that was left were the lights. And it was at this very point that Jesus who calls Himself the Light of the World is now seen through the lights to the ultimate of the cross.

Ponder on what this birth and this cross meant for you. Life, forgiveness, eternity, wholeness, joy, and blessing.

MAY THE BIRTH, DEATH, AND RESURRECTION GIVE YOU JOY & PEACE!