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The Gift of Jesus

 


“Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” Each year it seems the Season creeps closer and closer, invading even before Halloween culiminates in many department stores. I use to be very anti-Christmas Creep, but since 2020, with Covid crashing on to the world’s scene, I began to appreciate decorations, Xmas music, and people putting up lights early and keeping them up later than they use to. 


The truth is with La Nina, and Snow spreading to Sierras & etc, it feels like Christmas is upon us early, and we ought to get the hot cocoa, put up some twinkle lights, and embrace the Happiest Time of Year. 


I for one always want to draw attention to The Reason for The Season: Our Lord Jesus Christ. I came across a beautifully illustrated book by Charles F. Stanley called “The Gift of Jesus.” Its purpose to help saints reconnect with awe and adoration of Jesus and His Birth. I for one appreciate any aim to remind people to “Keep Christ in Christmas,” when the folklore of Santa Claus, Magical Reindeer, and etc tries to overshadow The True Reason to rejoice this season. 


One line from the book I love is “Jesus had to be born among young rams and ewes, because He is the Lamb of God.” 

That imagery of animals that once were used in temple sacrifice surrounding The Savior who is Once For All Sacrifice for Sin (Hebrews 10:1-18) is powerful. 


As always, a book recommend does not mean I agree with all the assertions & views of the pastor, theologian, and minister in the book recommended, nor in their other works and sermons. As always test what is asserted and said with Holy Scriptures and The Holy Spirit. Amen. 

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