Let’s face it, the holidays are not always holly-jolly. Some years they are all the Norman Rockwell kind of vibe, but some years it is just like a Charlie Brown tree that the needles keep falling off till it’s bare. Here is what I know to be true after my 66 trips around the Sun – Christmas has to start inside you.
It was never meant to be defined by fudge or twinkling lights or even brightly wrapped gifts. Nothing wrong with any of that – I love it all. But after having had Christmases tainted by loss or pain and even death, I have had to look deep sometimes (and search for) like that song says – “Where are you Christmas?” I have felt that.
The key to Christmas is right in the word itself. Without the Christ there would never have been a Christmas. He is the WHY – He is the reason – He is the source of peace, purpose, joy, meaning, and good will to men. He is the light and the hope for a darkened world.
“And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.” (Luke 2:12) “And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for He shall save His people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:21)
So what to do this Christmas 2022? Make every moment count and BE Christmas to someone. or, even just to yourself. Christmas is Jesus. All the hope we need in one word.
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