And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
Luke 2:15-16 KJV
The story of Christmas is often times lost to the man-made commercial ideals that focus on business and financial challenge. Rather it should be focused on the entire story of God giving an immeasurable gift to the world. Some, through research, have determined that this day and even time of the year was not Christ's birthday. As this may or not be true, still yet there is a more important subject matter, and that is God showing his undying, unquestionable, full love for us.
Consideration
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
John 3:16-18 KJV
Reception
God created us by breathing life into us. We were given free will and unfortunately the wrong decisions were made and sins influence sent our souls into a direction that implored justice. The price of these sins is death (Romans 3:23-24), but because God the Father loved us, He sent Jesus (the God Son) to pay the price for us. So God, at this point, has potentially given us life twice. Once at birth and the second when we profess an understanding and belief of Jesus Christ and his sacrifice and follow him.
Thanks
I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever. Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever. Great is the Lord , and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.
Psalms 145:1-3 KJV
When we are given a gift we have been taught (hopefully) to extend our gratitude. And since God has given the greatest gift, we should give him the greatest praise by showing him the respect and admiration due to someone who did something in light of an undeserving receiver. This is love, and what better way to show admiration and approval of love shown toward us than to reflect that love to others in the same manner in which it was exemplified toward us. The God Son came to save us as well as to be “the Way…” so the example of how to show this love here on earth is clearly written in Scriptures.
The Christmas season is a time to focus on the love that we have been shown from God. He has always loved us and has given us a blueprint in his Son how we can show love. Love someone and spread true happiness and cheer this season.
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