Over the last week I have heard many say " I just can't get into the Christmas spirit." I have seen those exact words posted on Facebook over and over . Well bah humbug ! Christmas spirit isn't about putting up a sparkly tree, shopping til you drop, staying up all night wrapping boxes with pretty paper, or baking goodies for everyone you know. If you aren't in the Christmas spirit then you don't know Jesus like I know Jesus. Christmas is a day that we set aside to celebrate the birth of my savior Jesus Christ. He was born in the lowliest of circumstances , grew up a carpenters son, was hated and rejected because He wasn't the "king" that his own people expected, he was tortured and died a most horrific death . His sole purpose in being born and dying was to save us all from our stupid selves. Christmas is about Christ , not us.So if you're making Christmas about the tree, the presents, or the food then don't expect to be in the Christmas spirit. You aren't going to find it in any of those things because true joy isn't found in things . True joy comes from knowing Jesus .
Christmas day falls on Sunday this year and I am saddened knowing that some will spend the day opening presents and eating way too much without spending some time in God's house with God's people celebrating the Man who is what Christmas is all about. My wish for all who reads this is that amid all the hustle and bustle that this time of year brings, you all find the true meaning of Christmas and get yourself some Christmas spirit.
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