Christmas means something a little different to everybody. To me, it is more traditional. Putting out milk and cookies for Santa(and dorritos and coke because there was a chance he might be a little more like me). Waking up as early as possible to rip off wrapping paper like a savage. I will always remember those times and the excitement that I felt. Now that I am older and Christmas mornings have a different meaning, so does the word Christmas altogether.
Several factors make the Christmas story all the more amazing now. Beginning with the fact that Mary was a virgin, but all of the sudden became pregnant. It is hard for me not to acknowledge Joseph's pain. The woman that he loves(and who he has not yet slept with) becomes pregnant. We soon find out that she was impregnated by the Holy Ghost.
What a miracle.
Matthew 2:10-11 says "When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh."
These two verses are speaking of the wise men, who rejoiced with exceeding joy when they saw His star. And then they fell down and worshipped in His presence, offering their treasures.
That is what Christmas means to me now. I have seen His light, I have seen His illumination, and I will fall down and worship Him. I will bring Him my treasures and gifts, and lay them at His feet.
I wish everyone could feel what I feel right now. Perfect peace can wash you. Presents? No. Presence? Yes.
Enjoy your family during this special time, and worship Him. Bring your gifts and treasures and adore Him.
Merry Christmas to all, thank you for joining this group and I hope you have read something this year that has blessed and encouraged you in some way.
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