The hustle and bustle of the Christmas season is upon us!

It is not even the first of December and I have already rang the bell for the Salvation Army, been in a Christmas parade, decorated the house and tree, and wrote my Christmas letter.  With many more days and activities to come, I want to take time a remember why I am celebrating.

It’s all about you, Jesus.  I celebrate Christmas because of You.

Because You chose to dwell among us, I have been given the ultimate gift of a savior who understands me, a friend who is able to redeem me, and savior who hears my prayers and understands my joy and heartache.  You chose to clothe yourself in humanity so you could relate to me.  I can’t think of better way to celebrate Christmas than remembering the love you so freely pour out for me and the world.

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.  We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full or grace and truth.  John 1:14