Christmas time... What does it mean? Generally it means, busyness, running around, waiting, buying, giving, expecting, searching, hunting, busy, busy, busy!!! For Christians, often times it means taking time to reflect on the "reason for the season". We think of the birth of the Savior. If we are well balanced, we might even take some time to reflect on the death, burial and resurrection as well.
However, even the unregenerate person might take time to reflect on something bigger than themselves. They might even set aside time to give to others, prioritize their lives, serve others... So the question is what makes Christians different?
In my valuation, Christmas should be a day like any other. It should be a day where the focus of our lives is centered on the one who owns us. It should be a day where others needs are above our own, and the desire to minister to others in the Name of our Savior should be preeminent. It should be a day when the eternal is more important than the temporary. A day when the purposes of our Lord outweigh our own objectives, goals, or desires.
What do you think?
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