The Real Meaning of Christmas
Well, though I can hardly believe it, Christmas is upon us!
For so many, we will get together with family or friends and eat, sing, open gifts, and have a ‘holly, jolly’ time. Many will also attend special church services and sing songs, hear the story of the birth of Jesus, and spend a few moments reflecting on the Gift God gave us in that wonderful manger scene.
But really, the wonderful gift that God gave us wasn’t the babe in the manger. It was the Savior on the Cross. With that in mind, I share this little article from the people at http://www.gotquestions.org to help us all think about ‘what is the true meaning of Christmas?’
Enjoy, and Merry Christmas!
DK
Question: “What is the true meaning of Christmas?”
Answer: The true meaning of Christmas is love. John 3:16-17 says, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” The true meaning of Christmas is the celebration of this incredible act of love.
The real Christmas story is the story of God’s becoming a human being in the Person of Jesus Christ. Why did God do such a thing? Because He loves us! Why was Christmas necessary? Because we needed a Savior! Why does God love us so much? Because He is love itself (1 John 4:8). Why do we celebrate Christmas each year? Out of gratitude for what God did for us, we remember His birth by giving each other gifts, worshipping Him, and being especially conscious of the poor and less fortunate.
The true meaning of Christmas is love. God loved His own and provided a way—the only Way—for us to spend eternity with Him. He gave His only Son to take our punishment for our sins. He paid the price in full, and we are free from condemnation when we accept that free gift of love. “But God demonstrated His own love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8).
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