Christmas Priorities

Christmas Priorities

Christmas is upon us and people are doing all sorts of things to get ready. Way to many are spending way to much money on things they can’t afford that will be consumed, broken or forgotten before the credit card balance is even paid off. There are Christmas programs and parties of all sorts to attend, some which actually remember that Christmas is about Christ. All in all, it is too easy to become too busy to remember what really matters in life and how to enjoy what you have.

In Matthew 10:28, Jesus admonishes us to not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of The One who can destroy both the soul and body in hell.” What value are wealth and lots of possessions if you don’t have Jesus? What problem is poverty if you do have Jesus as your Lord and Savior?

Instead of letting Christmas put you in a sour mood, pause and take a breath. Look at a nativity, spend some time reading the Christmas story in Luke 2 and get reconnected on what Christmas is all about. Jesus came down from Heaven, confined Himself to the body of a baby who grew up to be a man who died on the cross for our sins. Christmas is a celebration of His birth and our pending salvation through Him.

What good is it if you buy the entire store and give it all away to others if you don’t have Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior? What value is it if you are given everything in a shopping mall for your Christmas? If you don’t have Jesus, what good is it? At the same time, you might not even be able to buy one present for a spouse, child or parent, but if you and your loved ones have Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, you have all you really need to have a Merry Christmas.

Gratefully, most of you reading this have more than enough to spend on Christmas presents that you want to give. I pray that you will consider a Christmas/birthday present to Jesus in appreciation for His coming to earth to save us from our sins.

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Merry Christmas and may God bless your New Year.

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