Recently I spent some time talking with some friends, we were discussing Christmas, and the true meaning. I was surprized that many of them never even mention Jesus during the christmas holiday. Their lives are so filled with parties, presents, and shopping they never slow down to remember just why we celebrate this wonderful time of the year.
One of the ladies stated that a couple years ago she was out shopping with her two daughters, they passed by a live nativity scene, and one of the daughters asked, " mom, who are those poor people in that shed?" My heart ached hearing this, how could a child this age not know who Jesus is? I told my friend, you should really start teaching them of Jesus, and the true meaning of this holiday. Its not about receiving presents, it is about celebrating the birth of the best present ever given to man.. The birth of our savior, Jesus Christ!!
I am so thankful to have been raised in a home where we were taught about Jesus, and the "christmas story" was taught to us, so much we can recite it from memory.
Jesus means so much to me, and my family. He is our healer, our savior, our best friend, and so much more then just a story to us. No matter what time of the day or night we can whisper his name and he is there. At just the mention of his name, demons tremble and flee... what a mighty name this is.. By no other name under heaven holds this power, or the gift of salvation.
I am glad I know who Jesus is!
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