Well, the beginning of Christmas season is almost here! "Officially" it begins the day after Thanksgiving. They call it "Black Friday." Ever wonder why they call it that? Because Christmas time and Christmas shopping puts many if not most retail stores in the "black," meaning, they are finally making a profit, as opposed to being in the hole, or in the "red." Makes sense, doesn't it? But you know what gets me about the whole thing? It's how Christmas is demeaned and attempts made to reduce it to "the holidays." Intentional attempts to make the real meaning of Christmas just go away; all the while applauding the commerciality of the "holiday."
As I was driving to my hair appointment this morning I was listening to "The Spirit of Christmas" radio on channel 100.1 FM. It is a Christian station and it plays a wonderful variety of Christmas music, from the old favorites like Silver Bells and Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, to traditional Christmas carols, plus contemporary Christmas songs from a purely Christian point of view. And as I drove along, listening, I told the Lord that this is what Christmas is all about...You Lord Jesus! (As if He didn't know that already, lol!) Focusing on Christ and the reason He came to earth in the first place is the real spirit of Christmas, and the real reason for the "holiday." Don't get me wrong; I love all the hoopla, good spirit, food candy, etc that goes along with the celebration; but without Jesus, it's all meaningless!
So please remember this year that Jesus is the reason for the season! And I hope you enjoy my previous blogs if you are new to my site, and the new ones I will post this year, Lord willing.
So let's get read to celebrate CHRISTMAS!!!
