Christmas??

Good Evening Peeps,

So what is Christmas? I find myself every year in a constant battle between baby Jesus and Santa's super duper workshop!!! I know that sounds ridiculous, but honestly I do. I see every commercial on TV, every new gadget that I feel like I "must" have, and the endless streets of lights and lights and lights. And in the midst of all this my little heart jumps back and forth trying to figure out what in the world I should "really" be focused on. 

Tonight at THE YARD we talk a little bit about this. If you missed it, let me catch you up. We discussed the reality of Christmas; the true and biblical understanding of what Christmas is compared to the "Culturally Relevant American" Christmas we tend to fall victim to. Because we live in a such a fast paced world that screams me, me, me, we find ourselves caught in a pretty tough situation. Over and over in the bible we hear the gospel of Jesus presented as a free gift that required nothing of our own doing to receive and yet the so called "Spirit of Christmas" is all about what we have, what we will get and how much more can I get than you. I don't know about you, but that is kinda confusing. Yet, luckly for us there is a pretty clear description in Luke chapter 2 about what we should be celebrating...check it out...

"While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn...today in the town of David a Savior is born to you; he is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:6-7,11

Christmas is about the birth of Christ. Period. Not santa, iPhones, north poles, a new Wii, sweet Nikes or Christmas trees. This year, you and I have the opportunity to celebrate this truth and share it with others. We can celebrate not only the physical birth of Christ but celebrate the birth of Christ in our own hearts, as a reminder of not only his birth but of the gift of eternal life; heaven. So this week, think about Christmas. Think about what you will celebrate and reflect on the mystery and majesty of the birth of Jesus Christ. Love you guys and leave a comment and tell us what you are thinking????