The Great Message of Christmas

Scripture – Luke 2:4-7: 4So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

Reflection: The great message of Christmas is that Christ came to earth. Minds greater than mine have speculated on why God chose the place and time He did. While we cannot answer that, we do have this reality: Christ was born! The word of God became a human being.

May that good news of great joy illuminate this new year for us all. There are many forces and situations through which Satan tries to steal our joy. As I keep focused on the message and reality of Christmas, I can stop that from happening.

Have a happy and joy-filled new year!