Merry Christmas! Today, celebrating the birth of Jesus, is such an amazing and important day for each of us and our faith. As you open presents and spend time with people you love, make sure to intentionally pause and remember the real reason for this day. God’s only son, our Savior, was born…that needs to be the focus of this day.
And according to a choir full of “heavenly hosts” and an angel, Jesus was born to bring us peace. Most of my past Christmases were about a chaotic flurry of present acquisition. Which honestly was just a reflection of the rest of my year – a hurried life to get more accomplished and more stuff. And yet this baby Jesus was born with the announcement that he would bring peace.
Then Jesus went on to live a 33-year life marked by love, wisdom-sharing, and peace. At the other end of his life, just before death, he emphasized again, “peace I leave with you, my peace I give you”.
Slow down today. Reflect on the pace of your life. Enjoy the peace that comes from relationship with Jesus.