Merry CHRISTmas

Christmas is a special time of year, especially for those who recognize Christ as the reason we celebrate the season. Unfortunately I believe many people have no idea or have chosen to focus on other things when it comes to Christmas. Christmas is a time to celebrate the birth of Christ.

I was thinking this morning about celebrating a birthday. My birthday is in April and I always get cards from my family and sometimes friends. On those cards it usually says "Happy Birthday Scott". Why? Because it is a recognition of my birthday. But what if the cards I received just said "Happy". Happy what? There would be something important missing, my name. Sounds rediculous right?

Isn't that what is happening when it comes to Christmas? People running frantically during the "holiday season". People greeting us with "happy holidays". Stores with signs of "holiday shopping". People focused on Santa. People focused on outdoor lights and trees in our living room.

I think we as Christians need to take the time to be sure and greet people properly during this Christmas season. Without Christ, coming as a child to earth there would be no reason to celebrate Christmas. It is sad to think that we would celebrate the birth of the Savior of the world and at the same time remove His name from the Christmas season.

Happy Birthday Jesus!!! I am so glad you came into this world. Forgive me(us) for not recognizing you properly and for putting other things as a higher priority. Forgive me(us) for not standing up for you and taking the stand for you!!!