It would be easy to become cynical this time of year and overemphasize the problems of consumerism etc. that have crept into the holiday. Indeed we should not ignore them or we as people of God risk sharing in them. But even in the middle of all that is going on there is so much positive that can be embraced. The biggest positive I see is that the birth of Christ is being proclaimed!
Everywhere you see displays of nativities and stars and Wisemen kneeling at the foot of a savior in a manger. You hear the greeting of Merry Christ mas as people increasingly abandon the fad of political correctness. And on Christmas Eve all around the world people will join in song and worship proclaiming the good news that a Savior is born.
We too should proclaim him! Make a point of talking about Him, and all that he has done. In your families read the Christmas story either from Luke or maybe a more simplified version (depending on how old the little ones in your family are) but don’t miss the opportunity to proclaim our Savior and all that He did by coming to this Earth!
Enjoy your family! Enjoy the celebrations! Proclaim our Savior!
See you at church!
Pastor Chris