Good Morning. I am moving slow on this cold, damp Saturday. I am taking some time to warm up by the fire while writing and drinking a hot cup of Door County Candy Cane Coffee.
I was thinking about Christmas today and some of the different ways we have joined in on Christmas parties and celebrations in the past. My wife Rene and I have caroled, eaten at different homes, traveled for Christmas and decorated beyond what is considered normal. Being in health care we worked plenty of Christmas days and were happy to do so. We have taken part in cookie exchanges, (probably my favorite). I have hunted on Christmas day with our dogs. We have never participated in an ugly sweater day and probably never will. But we have dressed the part with Christmas themed socks and I have a Christmas tie or two.
But after all is said and done you could remove all of those customs and celebrations and Christmas would come down to one thing and one thing only, a celebration of life. And that celebration is really what Christmas is all about. We celebrate the arrival of the Savior to the world. We tend to get so busy looking for a new ugly sweater or baking cookies that we miss out on the true meaning of Christmas.
Isaiah 9:6-7 For unto us a Child is born. Unto to us a Child is given. And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called, Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God. Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Matthew 1:23 Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son,. His name shall be called Immanuel , (which means God with us)
So slow down a little, and take time to carve out space in your Holidays for a time of worship on a daily basis and find the true meaning of Christmas.
God bless,
Marty
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