Well, the day has past and a new one begins. Our family has returned to their own homes and life returns to normal. We all got together to celebrate a birthday....the birth of Jesus Christ. Today I will remove my tree and decorations.
There is so much to remove and pack. Each ornament must be handled with care, wrapped in tissue and then placed gently in its storage place. The party's over. At least the DAY is....the celebration continues.
You see, while Christmas is about family and giving and togetherness, it's really about the greatest gift we could ever receive. That is the gift of Jesus Christ.
God saw a need in mankind. The need for hope. In seeing that need, He made the ultimate sacrifice. He sent his son-the King of Kings to be born not in a palace but in a lowly manger.
Every year I have a birthday. Because it falls on the shortest month of the year, we celebrate my birthday on my actual birthday (the 6th) and on every remaining day in that month as well.
This season we saw many flock to churches on Christmas Eve to acknowledge the birth of Christ. The question is "How will we acknowledge Him the rest of the year?"
Just like I love celebrating every day, Christ loves to see his people worship as a part of their daily practice not just once or twice a year.
So as this birthday and this year come to a close, why not celebrate the birth of Christ every day and make his gift from you a life committed to worship and serving....everyday.
Happy Birthday Jesus.
For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given... Isaiah 9:6
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