The Message of Christmas

For some, the joy of Christmas is eclipsed by sadness.

I know many this year over whom death has cast a shadow. They saw the date approaching and simply wished that they could skip Christmas this year. But the first Christmas came because of the tender mercies of our God. His light shown into our darkness with the promise of eternal life.

For some, Christmas reminds them of their failures. Their life has been broken by choices they have made. The smiling faces around them only intensify the pain of their own broken heart. But the first Christmas came because God wanted His people to know that the Deliverer had come. There was forgiveness for their sins. Christmas represents the breaking of the curse.

One of the consciences of a broken heart is loneliness. This is a loneliness that cannot be remedied no matter how many people surround you. This loneliness can be reinforced during this season if the truth is forgotten. What is the truth? The truth is that Most High God dwells in the highest heaven and with those who have a broken and contrite heart.

The true promise of Christmas is that the Dawn from on high has visited us. There is no need to sit in the darkness because He has come to shine His light on us. He has come to guide our feet into the way of peace.

The message of Christmas was meant to bring comfort to those who grieve. The message of Christmas is that the Deliver has come to set us free because we could not free ourselves. The message of Christmas is that the light has overcame the darkness. If you listen carefully you will hear the message of Christmas. The message is that we don't have to be afraid. There is good news of great joy. We have a Savior.