Tis The Season...
Panting breathlessly, long chocolate twists brushing across her nose, she balances the shiny red and green bundle tightly in her arms...Tis the season to be running out to the shopping malls buying up those last minute gift items for our loved ones. The hustle and bustle of trying to beat the crowds to get that unique gift for that special someone is enough to fray anybody's nerves. Somewhere along the way, we lost sight of the real reason for the season. When did this happen? Why have we, as a nation, allowed this to happen? When are we going to wake up and see that all this running around is for not? This is not the real reason for the season. Sure, Christmas trees and glowing decorations are beautiful to see. It does make my heart go all a flutter when I'm driving down the road and see an amazing Christmas scene set up on someone's lawn.
However, it isn't about the presents, or the decorations, or even about our elaborate parties. It is about someone so special, unique, and wonderful, that He knew that the only way that ALL of us could be saved from our own transgressions was for Him to decide to humble himself, step down from his mighty throne above, and be born as a lowly child here on earth. He took our place on the cross so that all of our sins would be forgiven past, present, and future (Isaiah 53: 1-12). He knew that this was the ONLY way that we would finally be set free from the grips of sin in this world and gain a place in heaven (Isaiah 59: 1-12); (Isaiah 42: 1-4). The things that enslave us come from our wrong desires (2 Peter 2:19). All who believe are truly free to enjoy the fruits of Christ's ultimate act of love (Hebrews 9:1-28). As believers, let's decide to reconcile ourselves to enjoy this Christmas season with true joy and peace within our hearts. And let us share our faith with those who need to hear the incredible message of salvation.
The True Reason for the Season
Here’s hoping your Christmas
is filled with special moments,
Marked with joyful sounds of cheer;
Raising glasses by the warmth
of the fireplace, sharing heartfelt wishes
for a blessed New Year...
Recounting precious memories
spent with family and friends;
Especially of those who are
no longer with us-
so that they may live on forever
in our hearts...
Forgetting our sorrows
and putting our struggles aside-
By keeping Hope near and dear,
And joining with others
at Christmas in celebrating life...
God’s greatest gift given to us
to preserve and treasure,
Remembering His ultimate sacrifice
for our salvation;
After all, this is the true
reason for the season.
Copyright © 2016 Barbara A. Boyle. All Rights Reserved.
