Thanksgiving is over, and it is time to prepare for the Christmas season; but what if we stopped, held onto the list of blessings we just wrote, and let that prepare our hearts and minds for Christmas? I don’t think Thanksgiving comes right before Christmas by mere chance. We are supposed to have hearts full of gratitude all year long, but how much more important is a spirit of thankfulness as we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Savior. But something that may be even more important than remembering our blessings is remembering where they come from; according to James 1:17, “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”
In our fast paced society, it is so easy to get caught up in all the stress and fuss that we accept as part of the season; but God didn’t intend it to be this way. When did the birth of His Son become all about a perfectly decorated house with beautifully wrapped presents under the perfect tree? God gave us the Ultimate Gift that first Christmas, and it is our job to share it with those who don’t have it.
Proclaiming His Goodness 