How did this change my Christmases? I still enjoy gifts under the tree. Although now it is because I get to see my five kids open them. I still like to think about family and traditions. I even don’t mind sauntering into the living room a little late, but that is just to get a response from my kids as tired daddy can’t seem to get himself out of bed quickly enough. While all of these things are wonderful, and I enjoy them thoroughly, my Christmases have become all about Jesus and the gift of his life given to the world.
Each year we get the opportunity to celebrate the giving of Jesus to us by our heavenly Father. The value of this gift is inestimable. Think about these words from Paul’s letter to the church in
Candlelight Lord’s Supper service on Christmas Eve at 6:00 pm