THE Reason for the Season...

Sam and Ginger wanted to take a night off from their usual shenanigans and remember the real reason for Christmas.

Christmas truly is a wonderful time of the year. Unfortunately, it also seems to be the most hectic. Shopping and wrapping, decorating ,cooking, cleaning, Christmas parties, concerts, and programs fill the month. If we are not careful, we will become so busy getting ready for the events of the Christmas season, that we will forget to focus on the reason behind Christmas.

One of my favorite Christmas specials is "A Charlie Brown Christmas". At one point in the story Charlie Brown asks "Can anyone tell me what Christmas is all about?" Linus steps forward to center stage and says "I can tell you what Christmas is all about Charlie Brown... "

"And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.  ~ Luke 2:8-14

This is what Christmas is all about. So, in the hustle and bustle of this Christmas season, do not forget who's birth we are celebrating. Jesus Christ, the Messiah, Emmanuel, Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace. He is THE reason.

Merry Christmas everyone!