As you begin your Christmas celebration I wanted to ask us all to stop and remember what Christmas is about. As you see this first picture, you will notice the warmth on the inside while it is cold on the outside. Isn’t that what Christmas seems to bring out in all of us. Family and warm fuzzy feelings.
As you look at this picture you will notice some great feelings exhibited here. Notice the cat in the chair, and this reminds one of the security of home. Isn’t it fun to be able to go home? Let’s remember that we have Missionaries who are unable to be with their extended families this Christmas. Also, let’s not forget the Soldiers that are serving away from family in order that we may enjoy Christmas in the land of the brave and home of the free.
Remember when you used to go to the woods to find a Christmas tree? Gail just told me about she and Rebekah going to the mall which is approximately 45 minutes away. She said that Rebekah and she sang Christmas Carols the entire time.
Isn’t that a great picture? It reminds me of the cuteness and cuddliness of Christmas. Things that families do together to create tradition for Christmas. We have a tradition that we will celebrate this evening. We make hot chocolate and take off to look at Christmas lights. The reason for the hot chocolate is that when we get in the truck, we open all of the windows, turn on the heater in the truck, and ride. We are bundled up sipping hot chocolate, singing Christmas Carols and looking at Christmas lights.
When it all said and done, the real meaning of Christmas is portrayed in this photo.Many seem to forget that Christmas is all about God becoming the Godchild. Jesus was as much God in the manger as he was God on the Cross, and just as much as he is God today. God became man and dwelt among us.
With all of the hustle and bustle of the season, do not get caught up in the warm fuzzies and forget about the Word that became Flesh and Dwelt among us.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
