Rejoice

 

Luke 1:47(ESV)

⁴⁷     and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior

 

So, are you ready for Christmas?  I do not mean “Have you baked all your cookies?”  Not “Have you made a Christmas cake?  Christmas is not about baking or cooking at all.

No, it is not about your decorations either. Though they make the atmosphere seem more like Christmas, those decorations are not the essence of Christmas.  It sure is not about buying all your presents.  Or even making them.

So what is it about?

 

Have you come face to face with your sin?  Have you seen you can never repair your relationship with God? Christmas is about repentance, and taking Jesus into your heart if you have not.  It is about telling the world about what Christmas really means.

 

Go back to the stable.  A rough smelly place with no sparkle or garlands, or colored lights.  A rough, dirty, smelly stable where Jesus was born.  Where stinky shepherds came in wonder to see their Savior!  Where Mary lay exhausted.  Where Joseph stood guard and probably prayed for help.  Where a new bright star marked the place.  Capture the wonder of a God who loved you so much He sent His son to die in your place.  Then stand up and rejoice!  God loves you!  Accept that and rejoice!”