I know! I know! It’s been ages since I’ve written. My only excuse is it’s been a challenging last couple months. No need to go into details. Suffice it to say, God is good and He’s always there for us, no matter what challenges we face. Not only that, but He uses even difficult times in life to help us grow and for that I am so grateful.
Anyway, enough of that! It’s Christmas! My favorite time of the year! I love the bright lights and carols and cool crisp nights and snow on the ground (haven’t gotten any of that yet, unfortunately). It’s just such a wonderful time of year! And the best part of all is how it reminds me how much God loves us.
Just think about this! Jesus, “though he was God, …did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being.” (Philippians 2:6, 7 NLT).
How amazing is that? The Creator of the universe, adored by countless unfallen beings inhabiting countless unfallen worlds, worshipped by “thousands and millions of angels around the throne,” came down to this dirty, little planet and was born a “a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.” (Revelation 5:11 NLT, Luke 2:12 NKJV). And why? Because He loves us!
This Christmas week, take time from the hustle and bustle of the season, to remember the reason for the season. Contemplate once again the amazing fact that “God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16 NIV). Now, that’s a gift worth celebrating!
Merry Christmas!