CHRISTmas reflection 

It’s Christmas again and we stop to remember and reflect on the purpose behind today — that God came to earth as an infant child to save us all from our imminent destruction. It’s a day of rejoicing for us, but I wonder what our Creator was going through. He gave up His throne in all its splendor glory to come down to this wretched sinful place as a helpless baby, born among the farm animals (probably surrounded by animal droppings). He KNEW that after 33 years of hard labour and persecution that He would be nailed to a cross by the very people He came to save, and yet, He came anyway. Isn’t that amazing?! Isn’t that the ultimate show of love and grace?!

What then is our response? Do we just sit here and make soothing noises as we fleetingly think of His sacrifice between opening our Christmas presents? Do we totally forget about Him and fill this holiday with food, partying and Santa Claus? Or do we kneel down and thank the Lord with all our heart, mind and soul that He gave us a way out of our misery and death and showed the road to eternal life with Him.

Regardless of how others may deny Christ and the true meaning of today, it does not change the fact of His existence and His abundant love and mercy for us. Let us put aside our presents and selfish pleasures and bow before the throne of the Almighty, giving Him the best gift we can give — our lives.

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