The Reason For The Season

Can you believe that it is already December? Before we know it, 2009 will be behind us and we will be scrambling to get our lives in order for 2010.

For many of us, this is a joyous time of the year. And for others, it brings great sadness. I can truly identify with both ends of the spectrum. It is sometimes sad because I'm forced to remember that my mother and father are no longer living. I miss sharing this time with them, talking with them, and being babied by them.

But it is also a joyous time of the year. It keeps me in touch with the true "reason for the season". Jesus is the true reason for this season. And when we celebrate His birthday, we are more and more in touch with the purpose of His birth, the life that He lived, and the life that He gave up for you and me. Even in the midst of difficult times and a turbulent year for many, God is still good! Just knowing that there is someone who loves you more than you could EVER love yourself, should be comforting. Just knowing that there is someone who loves you and me in spite of us, should be reassuring. Just knowing that there is someone who continues to give us chance our chance our chance, should be encouraging.

There are so many things to be thankful for, even in the midst of our storms. Jesus who died for our sins, loves us so much, and this time of year gives us a formal opportunity to thank God for Jesus. And guess what, the best gift that you can offer someone this year, is the gift of salvation. When we reflect on where we were before Christ came into our lives, we should be lining up on the rooftops, to sing His praises.

So don't fret. Don't get overwhelmed. Don't even get caught up in the hustle and bustle (unless you enjoy it like I do). Just enjoy Jesus who is the real Reason for The Season! Agape!

 

I NEED A WORD

"For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace". Isaiah 9:6

I'm so glad that God sent Jesus as our Light and our Deliverer from sin. He is Wonderful. He is Mighty. He is Eternal. He is Magnificent. He is Glorious. He is Holy. And this is why we should celebrate His life and the difference that He has made in ours.