IT’S MORE THAN JUST A HOLIDAY
“But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end.”- Luke 1:30-33 NIV
As each Christmas passes, we see over and over again where they are trying to take CHRISTmas out of the holiday. First it was the manger scene in a government building. Every year since it seams it’s been something new. Funny thing is, when I read this verse it reminds me that the nay-sayers, politically correct, whatever you want to call them…can try all they want but they will NEVER take Him out of the holiday. His kingdom will never end. Without Him there is no holiday, just another pretty day, no reason to celebrate. Christmas is so much more than just another day, another holiday. I read a blog recently that mentioned how the wooden manager led us to the wooden cross (or something like that…and forgive me for not remembering who it was and not being able to give credit and point you in their direction. If I run across it again, or if they read this, PLEASE PLEASE comment with your blog address. I sincerely apologize.)…Anyway, the manger, the cross – so much more!!
MAKE IT REAL – When we say “He is the reason for the seaon” it is absolutely true. Stand firm against the politically correct. Make Him your main focus and do all you can to point others to focus on Him as well. He gives us reason to celebrate. He will reign forever. His kingdom will never end. He’s alive. Thank you Jesus!!
