A Christmas to Remember
Posted by kingofkingspastor on December 11, 2007
I’ve lived through a lot of Christmas celebrations (okay, almost 50!) and I do remember some of them, especially the ones that are more recent. But there is one Christmas that really stands out in my mind. I think I was in 3rd or 4th grade and our family was living in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. I remember we had a family meeting that year and my dad shared that it was not a good year. Money was tight and my brother and I should not expect as many presents as we would usually get.
I remember it so well, because I recall thinking, “I can give something this Christmas by not wanting so much!” Christmas morning came and there were still some presents under the tree. I think I even remember one of them. But what I remember most was that we were working together as a family and that Christmas meant taking care of each other.
Christmas isn’t meaningful because of how many gifts we get. It’s the relationships we share together. The reason for that is because the first Christmas was all about relationships. Emmanuel–GOD WITH US! Christmas doesn’t come in a box or with the amount of packages under the tree. It doesn’t come with the most lights on the house or the most lighted deer in the front yard. It comes when we give to each other in special ways as we remember what God has given to us.
Make a Christmas to remember. Do something together with those you love–whether friends or family. Give of yourself… as God gave His best to you!
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