“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulders, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 (ESV)
“She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:16 (ESV)
Today we celebrate Christmas, the birth of the baby Jesus, the Savior of the world. As the verse in Matthew states, He came to our world, to save His people from their sins.
Emmanuel spelled out in the Hebrew language is spelled with an I. The name means God with us. Not only is the Savior known by Immanuel, but He was also given the name Jesus, a name that is known by many throughout the world.
As we open presents, eat plenty of holiday foods, and celebrate being with family and friends (even if via a computer due to the Covid-19 pandemic), let us remember the real reason for the celebration. That God sent His only begotten Son to our world.
During the holiday season, we can usually find people nicer and giving holiday greetings when they meet. My prayer is that this does not end. That in the coming year we continue to greet and uplift one another in some form or fashion. Make it your normal practice to say hello to strangers as you go to the grocery store. As you pay for your gas at the gas station. Look to open and hold doors for strangers as they come in or leave a store. In whatever way you can, continue to pass God’s love for His people, through many acts of service and loving-kindness to one another.
Jesus came to save us from our sins and to show us how to live. He came to show how God expects us to treat each other.
May you all have a beautiful and blessed Christmas holiday. Remember to take Jesus with you wherever you go. I pray you seek to spread His message of love to everyone you meet.
Happy Holidays…
Blessings,
Angélique