Isaiah 9:2
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. Those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them a light has shined.
Beyond the decorated trees....
Beyond the brightly colored paper used to wrap presents in....
Beyond the family gatherings and festive celebrations, lies an incredible truth.
The people who call this planet home have a Savior.
One that was born to us....
One who brings the ultimate "good" news.
One who is not bound by some political creed, or denominational name, but stands above every government that seeks to rule.
Jesus.....
A name so hallowed and full of power that His sworn enemy, the devil, seeks to pull that name down and turn it into an everyday curse word.
A name that carries with it the very nature and character of the one upon who it rest.
The very mention of it will send demons fleeing into the darkness.
Seems to me that every year the world wants to create the perfect Christmas. Every commercial on television is crafted and carried out for maximum influence. To be honest with you, I don't think I have ever seen anyone get a new car, finding it sitting in the drive way with a huge red ribbon on it. Not saying it doesn't happen, just saying I've never seen it.
You always have the perfect family.....the perfect house...the perfect tree......
Yet in all of this perfection....sin still mars the landscape.
Isn't that why we should really celebrate Christmas?
That a Savior has been born to us.
So if God proclaimed that a Savior had been born....what does that imply?
Maybe that I am in need of being saved? I think maybe yes.
Saved from what?
Myself? Probably.
My past? Definitely.
My own nature of doing the wrong thing? Surely.
By the way, we all possess this nature (sin) to want to be independent from God.
Saved from hell? If the descriptions found in Scripture are true...then that would be a big 'YES!"
Jesus came to save the whole package.
That is the good news....
Luke 2:10-11
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
For there is born to you this day in the city of David
a Savior, who is Christ the Lord."
So in the middle of all the hubbub and hoop-la, stay focused on what this celebration is really all about. Focus on the truth that the penalty for our sin has been paid for. Focus on the truth that the power of sin has been broken, and that we indeed have been given the most wonderful gift of all......the gift of relationship with the complete God....Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Now that is something that fits all sizes and has not need to be returned for refund.
Merry Christmas from the "B's" in Attalla.
God on you...
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