It's Christmas Eve. Presents are wrapped, jammies are on, It's A Wonderful Life is playing, and the house is at peace. Praise be to God for this beautiful night.
"Then the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.' And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: 'Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men.'"
{Luke 2:10-14 // NKJV}
Jesus is the reason for the season. It really is Merry CHRISTmas rather than Happy Holidays. But there's more to Christmas than throwing these phrases around. There's a deeper meaning.
Our Savior is born unto us because of His love for us, and this is good news.
The big picture is one true God, holy and just, has a fierce, unshakable love for His people. A nation is troubled. Sin creates barriers between God and man. The Law is given, but impossible to hold by human beings. Something must be done; a sacrifice must be made. A Son must be given.
Jesus is our living hope. He is the long-awaited Messiah Israel was waiting with anticipation for. His purpose was to come and save, and He did.
For this, we fall on our knees. We hear the angel voices. We come and adore Him. Our Savior lived, died, and was resurrected on earth for us; being born in a stable to Joseph and Mary is just a chapter of the story. And He invites us to be a part of His story! We simply accept the invitation and participate. Thank You, Lord for such an honor.
So Merry Christmas friends! Enjoy the greatest gift we have been given. Rejoice that Emmanuel has come to save! He is God with us.
"O Holy Night" - beautiful song. Powerful lyrics and dripping with worship. Love. Plus these chicks rock.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
