Come and Worship

In just two short days it will be Christmas. The multitudes are thronging the stores, doing their last minute shopping, spending massive amounts of money. Families are loading up their vehicles and heading out to see loved ones and friends all across the country. The smell of Christmas resides in every kitchen. Some parts of the world will be blessed with a blanket of snow to enjoy. Trees are decorated, music of the season is ringing out from stores, homes, and churches. Families are gathering. Gifts are being exchanged. Children's faces are aglow with wonder and excitement. It truly is a wonderful time of the year.

For me, this season is a celebration of much more than family, friends, gifts, feasting, decorations, and snow. It's a celebration of a true event in history, an event which should stagger the imagination of all of mankind; an event that changed the world. It's the celebration of "The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory..." (John 1:14). The Son of God came to earth in human flesh, as a baby, born of a virgin Jewish girl. He was given the name Jesus for a very specific reason. His name means Savior. This is why He came--to save His people from their sins and from themselves. Though we do not know the exact date of Christ's birth, December 25 is the day we have set aside to marvel at the wonder of the Incarnation. But I pray that my heart would rejoice every day at this great mystery, and not just at Christmastime. For Jesus Christ is my hope and peace, and without Him my life means nothing. So, I will celebrate. I will marvel. I will gather with family. And I will worship the Savior, who is Christ the Lord.