December is here and the Christmas season has begun.  For many it is a time when tensions build, frustration and depression set in.  This should not be so for the children of God.  As the children of God let us keep our hearts and minds on the One whose birth we celebrate on December 25.  It is Jesus, God Incarnate!

This is a wonderful time for us to share the true meaning of Christmas with those who only know it as a time of hustle and bustle; buying and giving gifts and sharing cookies with others.  An expression I have heard from time to time is ‘sentimental mishmash.’

*We can tell of Jesus'  preexistence:
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1
And Vs. 14,
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us…”

*We can tell of prophecy given long before Jesus’ birth in Isaiah 7:14,
“Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and call His name Immanuel.”

And Isaiah 9:6,
“For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given; 
And the government will be upon His shoulder,
And His name will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

The angel Gabriel sent by God to a virgin girl named Mary and in 
Luke 1:30-32 we see,
“Then the angel said to her,’ do not be afraid, Mary, for you have favor with God.
And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name JESUS.
He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest…”

*Continue to share with the non believer, Jesus’ birth in Luke 2:1-20.
*Be prepared to answer questions.

Thank you Lord for Your AWESOME gift of SALVATION!
Thank you Lord for friends, neighbors and even strangers whom You put in our lives to share this gift of salvation! 
Oh how we love and worship you Lord God, thank you for this time of Advent.  Amen

So we sing:
“We worship and adore You,
 Bowing down before You,
 Songs of praises singing,
 Hallelujahs ringing.
 Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
 Hallelujah, Amen.”