Merry Christmas!
I never get tired of uttering those words to people. It is a phrase that is universal in its ability to unite and bring a smile to the face of others.
As I write this I realize it’s the 11th hour - crunch time. Last minute presents and shopping and preparations come together to create what I trust for you will be the best Christmas yet. As the meals get prepared and the packages unwrapped I want to encourage you to take a few minutes this year and reflect on what Christmas really means and how it truly serves as the basis for life changing opportunities for all who believe.
2000+ years ago, God sent His son to earth. He was tasked with taking on the role we all share in, being human. As a baby his birth was anything but glamorous, but His purpose, His goal - this baby they called Jesus - came to this earth to save us from the sins and ultimate punishment that we deserved.
Truer leadership I know not of. Truer sacrifice I cannot recall. With a purposeful, intentional deliberate plan, that baby born in the manger in Bethlehem knew that one day he would suffer and die so that we all can be saved.
Christmas is a lot of things to a lot of people - but I encourage you this holiday season stop and reflect for a few minutes as to what Christmas really means.
It’s not about a tree, it’s not about the presents, it’s not about family gatherings or holiday parties or secret Santa presents. It’s about that baby who came as a living sacrifice for you and for me.
The best present you can gift yourself or the ones you love this holiday season is a relationship with Jesus Christ - my Lord and Savior. If you don’t know or aren’t sure - I implore you to ask. Inquire. If not of me, of those around you who know the truth.
There is nothing wrong with celebrating and getting excited about Christmas. My heart melts watching the excitement my kids have each Christmas morning as they open their presents. But I’m even happier knowing that they know the truth, that Jesus Christ is Lord.
Do you know the truth this Christmas season? Yeah, signs that say “Jesus is the Reason for the Season” are really cliched - but THEY ARE RIGHT.
Jesus is the reason for this season. And the greatest present you can gift yourself and others is the saving knowledge that when you die - and yes we all will die - that you will wake up with Jesus in eternity.
Take time and accept the ultimate gift and make this Christmas your best Christmas ever.
Merry Christmas friends.
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