Each year as the holidays approach we all have a choice to make. We can sink into sorrow as we recall former holidays and how much has changed. We can wallow in self-pity missing those who, in days gone by, made the season a joyful time. Or we can thank the good Lord that we have those memories. Many a person whose Christmas memories are laced with abuse or neglect would love to have the warm thoughts we possess.
It helps to recall that Jesus also made a choice. Before He
was born as a baby to a poor couple and laid in a cold manger, He shared glory
with the Father in Heaven (John 17:5). Can you imagine giving that up? Heaven
is a place where there is no pain, no sorrow, and no sin. It’s a place of unity
where love reigns and God’s will is always done (Matthew 6:10). Jesus is God
(John 1:1,2, Hebrews 1:3, Colossians 2:9). The earth was created by Him and for
Him (Colossians 1:16). Yet, He chose to come here to be born for the express
purpose of saving mankind (Galatians 4:4-5). He took on the limitations of
humanity (Philippians 2:7). At His arrest He could have called for twelve
legions of angels to prevent his crucifixion but He chose not to do that
(Matthew26:53). That was an unbelievable choice, done for you and me.
I think our response this Christmas season should be to
choose to sing, “Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning, Jesus to
Thee be all glory given: Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing! O Come let
us adore Him! O Come let us adore Him! O come let us adore Him – Christ the
Lord.”
May the good Lord bless and keep you. May you find the
“peace that passes understanding” and grow daily in the knowledge and love of
Him whose nativity we celebrate.
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