Here it is, Christmas Day. Another year of remembering the birth of our Saviour. If it’s not your first Christmas, be sure to still be amazed by the story of it all.
Today, as your family gets up and goes through your family tradition, keep Christ in Christmas. Read the Christmas story. Sing a Christmas carol. Give a gift to Jesus. Please keep a focus upon the Person of Jesus throughout the day.
As some of us are celebrating Christmas in New York City our tradition is all mixed up! No snow has fallen, but it is cold. We have walked the streets of the city for the past two days. Last night walked past the window displays at Macy’s. Monday night we walked past the window displays at Saks Fifth Ave. One thing that stands out about them is that not one window reminds anyone of the Nativity. But, we have found more New Yorkers who are willing to say, “Merry Christmas,” than in San Francisco! That makes it a little more Christmasy!
What a blessing we have been given to receive salvation. The plan started in the heart of God, continued in the incarnation of the Son, progressed to the cross and the resurrection, and will eventuate in our eternal home on the new Earth. Let’s praise Him for “His unspeakable gift.”
I want to start a “SOT” campaign, will you join me? I will be starting a petition to address this very important issue. You will be asked to join my name for this campaign. What is “SOT,” you might ask? Of course it’s, “Save our Turkey.” Too many turkeys are dying needlessly for over indulged and over eating Americans. Look at the turkey above. Why does he look so happy, knowing he is about to be eaten! Sad, sad, sad!
Soory, enough of this frivolity. Turkey is as much a part of Thanksgiving as football, cranberry sauce, and stuffing. How could we have Thanksgiving without these staples. The Detroit Lions have played on Thanksgiving Day for over 70 years! The Dallas Cowboys have hosted a game on Thanksgiving day since 1966. And, the Green Bay Packers have been a staple as well. They all go along well with the turkey dinner. THIS is Thanksgiving, right?
Wrong! Before there was football, TV, or the ubiquitous turkey, people gathered to give thanks. George Washington issued the first national day of thanksgiving in 1789. Then, Abraham Lincoln honored the last Thursday of November as a national day for giving of thanks to “…the Most High God.” Thus, a day for remembering God’s special gifts was given during the Civil War.
This year, as you gather with family, friends, or celebrate alone, remember the great blessings God has given you. Most of all, be sure to give Him praise for the blessings of salvation and for our Saviour. Go ahead and eat turkey and watch football. Just remember the real reason for the day.
Here it is, Christmas Day. Another year of remembering the birth of our Saviour. If it’s not your first Christmas, be sure to still be amazed by the story of it all.
