A couple of weeks ago I gave a talk at church entitled "The Blessings of Christmas Receiving". I wanted to share just a small part of it as we reflect on this Christmas past.
Christmas carries with it its own special challenge and blessing as we seek to be truly knowledgeable of and grateful for this eternally significant event of the birth of our Savior:
--The blessing of Christmas is not in the decorations—although they are lovely.
--It is not in the parties—although they are enjoyable.
--It is not in the presents—although they are fun to give and get.
--It is not even in the giving—although that’s getting closer.
The great blessing of Christmas can only come when we draw close to Christ. The blessing of Christmas is in the receiving—when, with humility, we welcome the Savior into our homes and into our hearts.
It is my hope and prayer that the Lord would plant in each of our hearts the true spirit of Christmas, even the spirit of receiving the Savior into our lives, and that we would find ways to remind ourselves and our families of this great truth and blessing: that while we live in this world of sin, “where meek souls will receive Him, still the dear Christ enters in.”
