Don’t X Christ out of CHRISTmas

CHRISTmas in general has become highly commercialized and its true meaning is easily lost amidst the noise of extravagant gifts and food binges that at the end of the season will only amount to excess debt and excess weight – both of which require much effort to lose.

I’m sure many of you have seen the bumper stickers that tout “Jesus is the Reason for the Season.” A simple, memorable message and while obvious to some of us, seems to escape so many of us.  I can’t begin to tell you how many cards or personal greetings I have received over the years that X out the CHRIST in CHRISTmas. Some do it intentionally; others nonchalantly, oblivious to the significance of what they are omitting.  Merry CHRISTmas is quickly being replaced by Happy Holidays and while I respect the fact that we live in a diverse society with diverse beliefs, as CHRISTians, we must remember that we celebrate CHRISTmas.

John 14:6: Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me”

Jesus CHRIST was born so that we would one day have eternal life with Him – this is the greatest gift of all – a gift that is free to all and a gift that will forever keep giving.

As you write your CHRISTmas cards, plan your CHRISTmas parties or spread CHRISTmas cheer; let us keep close to our hearts the true meaning of why we celebrate this season.

If you want to X out something, let it be the Xcess debt and the Xcess food; but please, CHRIST is a must in CHRISTmas.

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