Presents = Reason for the Season
Posted by donknoup on December 25, 2009
It seems like at this time of year we are constantly being told to remember the “real” reason for the season. That’s generally followed up with some comments about how commercialized the holiday has become. And, to be honest, there is some truth to that stuff. I’m here to say that presents ARE the reason for the season.
Christmas to me is really about presents. Starting with the ultimate present that God gave us when he gave his only begotten son. How about the present Jesus gave us all by giving us life through His death and resurection? Next there is the gift of the Holy Spirit, the comforter Jesus promised us would come when He left to be with the father.
And since Christmas is always a time spent with our families, let’s think about that present for a moment. I’m so thankful for the gift that God has given me of a great family and also great church family. That’s just scratching the surface!
There is one other kind of presents…presence that I think is important to remember at this time of year. God’s presence is perhaps even more so the reason for the season. Consider this for a moment. We are celebrating the birth of Christ. What does this represent? Check out John 1:14, “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” His birth represents, God coming here in the form of a man, taking on flesh, being present with us. God’s presence is the “real” reason for the season.
Merry Christmas to you all and may God Bless you with a blessing that can’t even be contained.
