It's Christmas Time

It is Christmas time all around the world. While it may be a little different on other parts of the world, the message is the same. Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Christ. It is the day the Savior of the world was born. The day our hope came in the way of flesh, a baby born to us, to save us and give us the promise of a new life, eternal life.
Every Christmas we are reminded of the gift God gave us, but why do we need reminding? It is easy to think about this during the year when we are celebrating summer or other holidays. But why do we need to remind ourselves of what Christmas really is? I can think of several reasons. First of all, why did Jesus come in the flesh? To save us! Plain and simple, to save us. There are many parts of the world that have never heard the Gospel preached, they have never heard of the story of Jesus' birth.
There are many living in our own country that have never heard the story of Jesus' birth. There are many that have heard, but they did not comprehend the greatness if this story. And then there is "us". We have heard the story, we understand the greatness, we know who Jesus is, but for some reason we have let the daily grind get in the way. We have busied ourselves with work, and more work.  The many things we are involved in such as the gym, social groups, parties, and even many Bible studies and prayer groups. There is nothing wrong with those things in our lives. However, if we have let those things "clutter" our lives, take up every spare moment we have, and even take away from our family time, then we have missed the boat. After all, if we are too busy for our own family then we certainly have no time left to spend with Jesus. Our lives have become too busy to reflect on what Christmas is all about, the birth of Jesus Christ. We have become too busy to enjoy the Christmas season.  So often I hear many say "I will be glad when Christmas is over and I can relax".
Oh my goodness, imagine how Jesus feels. We have rushed through His birthday so quickly we didn't even acknowledge Him. Just think if your birthday comes and goes and nobody acknowledges it, how you will feel. 
We are His children, He has given us His all, He deserves that special treatment on His birthday.
And not just on His birthday, but every day.
So if you find yourself stressed out so much that you are ready to "put Christmas away", you are tired of hearing about it, then try to remember what the true meaning of Christmas is. Remember what the most important gift is that we have ever received, Jesus.
Think back of when you were a child. Christmas time was "magical". It seemed to be so special, and many of us did not even understand why. But somehow we knew. I encourage you, save some time for Jesus. Sit down and give Him an amazing birthday talk. Oh how He loves when we talk with Him. Thank Him for giving us the most amazing gift ever, Himself.
My last thought for Christmas, let's spread that Christmas cheer, the hope, the story of Jesus that brings such joy and happiness to us. There are many in this world today that need that hope we have in Jesus. Let's share our Christmas gift with them.
Merry Christmas faithful readers. I pray you have a wonderful Christmas celebrating our Savior's birth.