Celebrate!

Today, Christians all over the world celebrate the birth of Christ the Savior. Others join in with Santa Claus and materialism as the emphasis. Most celebrants take a day off, exchange gifts, and feast with family. However, Christians celebrate so much more than Jesus’ birthday. After all, Jesus didn’t stay as a baby in the manger.

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

I Thessalonians 5:18

As a boy, Jesus grew in favor with God and man. In His early thirties He began His ministry. He taught people about the Father. He healed the sick and raised the dead. He suffered and died to pay the debt of everyone’s sin, and rose from the dead. Before He ascended to Heaven He made a promise and a command. He promised to return (Matthew 24:30) and He commissioned the eleven to make new disciples (Matthew 28:16-20).

Celebrate out loud today and every day. Thank Him for all the good things He has given you. Let people know the reason for the hope that is in you. Pray for unbelievers in your life to become Christ’s disciples and that the gospel will be preached and received in this nation and the entire world. Merry Christmas!

Recommended Reading: Acts 1:6-11