The true meaning of Christmas

22 December 2018

In Matthew Chapter 1 & 2 we read the account of Jesus' birth, something that has changed the world. Reading through the two chapters we notice, not only the shock that Mary and Joseph must have felt about the birth, after all, they had not had a sexual relationship, this was the work of God - the Virgin Birth. And also trying to find accommodation and eventually having to settle for a stable. This must have been a cold, smelly place with mice, rats and spiders all over the place. Put this together with wise men visiting the child and shepherds from all over the place too. All in all, it must have been a real testing time for them both. Overwhelming.
However, this was the way God had planned it. God in human form - as a child, who would grow into a man and spread the love of God wherever He went. Healings would take place and other misty miracles, all from this child who lay in a manager, in the stable in Bethlehem. Jesus the Son of God was among us.

Today, many of us celebrate Christmas as the birth of Christ - His birthday to many people. He is still changing lives today. Sometimes we have to wait for Him to move in our lives and it can be frustrating. However, don't forget that Jesus had to wait 30 years before He began His ministry. Until that time, He was a carpenter.

Probably you're waiting for Him to move in a particular part of your life. Don't give up, it will happen. If God says it will, then it will. But Christmas isn't just about gifts and lots of food, even though this is nice. It is about Jesus and what He wants to do in your life, if you'll let Him. If you don't know Jesus as Your Lord, you can ask Him to come into your heart and receive the greatest gift you've ever had.
All you have to say is, 'Jesus, please come into my life. Forgive my sins, fill me with Your Spirit and be my Lord and Saviour.' If you say this, He will respond to you.

For others, maybe things have not gone well this year. But He can change all of that. just ask Him now to help. He's waiting for you. He wants you to have the best Christmas ever. Don't you?