Just Because It's Christmas
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“While they were in Bethlehem, the time came for Mary to have the baby, and she gave birth to her first-born son.” Luke 2:6-7
It is Christmas. It comes every year whether you plan for it or not. It comes whether you decorate and have a Christmas tree or not. It comes whether you buy presents or not. Christmas comes each year. So what is Christmas? Christmas is more than all these outward expressions of the season. Christmas is the day we celebrate God breaking through into our world and becoming like us so that He could save us from our sins. God comes to earth in the form of a baby – Emmanuel – God is with us.
Just because it is Christmas does not mean life is joyful and you want to celebrate with dinners, presents, and family. You may be alone this Christmas or at least feel lonely in the gatherings of family and friends. Your family may not bring you peace or be peaceful.
Anne Wilson wrote the song – “Just Because It’s Christmas.” A few of the lyrics states –
“Just because it’s Christmas, doesn’t mean your heart don’t hurt
Just because it’s Christmas, doesn’t mean there’s peace on earth
Bring your wounded heart to the manger
Fall down at the feet of the King
When thrills of hope don’t find you
He loves you just the same
You don’t have to be OK
Just because it’s Christmas.
Just because it’s Christmas does not mean your day becomes a magical Hallmark Christmas moment. Your circumstances may not change because of the outward display of the season and the date on the calendar. Your heart may still hurt. Peace is no place to be found, and hope is only a glimmer. Christmas is so much more than what we see around us or even more than what we feel. It is bringing your hurt and broken heart to the manger and giving it to Jesus. Jesus comes to be like us so that He could understand our hurts, brokenness, and bring peace and hope into our hearts and into this broken world. Jesus came to earth to be the Savior of the world and of our lives.
Just because it is Christmas, your daily life may not change but who is with you in your daily life changes. God is with you right now. Christmas reminds us of God’s presence. You are not alone. Just because it is Christmas reminds you and me that God loves us so much that He came to be with us. To live among us. To die for our sins. To be resurrected and give us the gift of eternal life.
Just because it is Christmas. Receive the gift of Jesus. Mingle your sadness with the hope that God is with you in your sadness. You are not alone. Just because it is Christmas, do not throw away the day because of how you feel. Remind yourself that Jesus came today to understand and bring comfort to my heart. Jesus came to be your Redeemer. Jesus came as Emmanuel – “God is with us.”
Just because it is Christmas!!
Merry Christmas to each of you! God is with you!
