Mathew 1:23 “Behold, a virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a Son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel” (which being interpreted is, “God with us”).

DAILY READING – • Acts 8:1b-25; Deuteronomy 33-34; Job 20

Christmas is typically a peak selling season for retailers in many nations around the world. Sales increase dramatically as people purchase gifts, decorations, and supplies to celebrate. Globally, sales run into trillions of dollars during the Christmas holidays and the shopping season can start as early as September.
For many families, the Christmas season is mapped out for celebrations and activities. It is a time for traveling, family get-togethers, parties, eating copious amounts of delicious food, and opening presents.
However, this cultural celebrations of Christmas have made it hard to focus on the reason for the season.
The reason for Christmas seems to be almost lost in the hustle and bustle of the season.
Christmas is meant to be the time we remember Christ’s birth, but rather globally today it has become the reason for hyper-commercial frenzy
While people focus on decorations and gift buying many overlook the greatest GIFT that has been given to mankind.

From the moment Adam and Eve sinned, God planned to send a special gift to the earth that would redeem humanity.
At the appointed time, that gift came into the world wrapped in swaddling clothes and placed in a manger….” {Luke 2:7}.

Jesus came to bring an end to the enemy’s threefold agenda of killing, stealing and destroying.
God’s Son came to free the captives and lift the burdens of men. His coming to earth means that God has come to tabernacle with us.

Mathew 1:23 says “Behold, a virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a Son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel” (which being interpreted is, “God with us”).

Jesus has come as our Savior, our healer and our deliverer.
Through Him, every chain of captivity has been broken off and we are able to serve and worship God in spirit and in truth.
Through His Blood we have been washed from sin and now have the victory over the devil, hell and the grave.
These are the things we celebrate in this season. As believers, we know personally the huge difference Christ has made in our lives. Out of gratitude for what God has done for us, we should respond by continually praising and blessing Him for the amazing gift of Christ.Truly, the celebration of Christmas is the celebration of the Child that was born to save the world and set us free from bondage.
Therefore this season should be a yearly reminder of how God loved us so much that He sent His only begotten son to save us from perishing. That is our testimony. That is what we celebrate.

PRAYER: Father, I thank You for the amazing gift You have given to us through the coming of Christ. In appreciation of Your gift, please grant me the grace to praise and glorify You always in Jesus name. .
QUOTE;
It takes a heart for God to make a mark in the sands of time. – WORDBITE 201

Shalom!

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