The Christmas Gift

Christmas can be either an exciting, fun, festive time for people around the world or it can be one filled with loneliness, sadness, stress and perhaps disappointment in finding the right gift(s) or not having the funds to purchase even one gift.

Today there is death across the globe and intense sadness for families and even fear of the future. While we may sit at a festive table lavished with all kinds of wonderful food dishes; there are thousands without food or water.

So what is REALLY important at this season which brings mixed emotions for all of us?

Roy Lessin penned these words on a Christmas card:

“Jesus ~ the Wonderful One. He is greater than any ruler ….mightier than any warrior….nobler than any king…wiser than any sage…bigger than any kingdom…better than any crown…lovelier than any name…worthy of worship…deserving of praise”

Christmas in 2020 was extremely challenging for all of us as we struggled with the Covid Pandemic! Stores were closed, order online (if you could find what you wanted), jobs were lost, food costs climbed. Where was your focus? Where was mine? I struggled with not being able to have Christmas festivities like 'it use to be.' I found myself focusing on ME and what I couldn't do or couldn't have 'as usual.' Then God caught my attention and I began to focus on what I DID/DO have, not what I was Missing. Once I focused on the real gift of Christmas, I was able to enjoy the season immensely because without the Gift of Jesus, we would not have Christmas.

Whatever the situation you find yourself in this season, remember our circumstances may change and our ‘wants’ and ‘traditions’ may not be quite what our expectations and desire would be but we can hold onto the fact that God Never Changes and traditions are not a top priority to Him. Our priority should NOT be US but should be on the wonderful miracle of the birth of Jesus and our faith and trust in Him is reason to celebrate with Great Joy this Christmas season. The birth of the Christ Child was truly a Remarkable Gift to mankind.

God Bless each of my readers during this Christmas season and may you find God’s Blessings in the New Year.

Kay E. Thomson