Keeping Christmas Real

Recently my family and I enjoyed a wonderful evening strolling the streets of Cape Girardeau, MO. The night was cool. We enjoyed the Christmas lights that pierced the darkness. People were enjoying warm cups of coffee and Hot Chocolate,and the store owners were happy seeing all the shoppers coming in. My youngest daughter was so excited seeing the horse drawn carriage rides. I love Christmas in the city.
But what I loved the most about that night was listening to my teenage daughter, and the Student's Praise Team from our Church, singing carols and worship songs about our Savior as the crowds strolled by.

As people were busy traveling from one shop to the next, they would often slow down, or even stop as they would come upon these young Christ-followers singing about true meaning of Christmas. And for a minute, they were reminded to keep Christmas real. It's fine to decorate our houses and tress. It's fine to give and receive gifts. It's fine to have our family celebrations, just as long as we don't forget what it is all about. Christmas is all about the Savior who left Heaven's throne to come and take away the sins of the world.

The Prophet Isaiah proclaimed, "The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.." (IS. 9:2)

Merry Christmas