The true meaning of
Christmas is often lost in the midst of all its present day commercialization –
brightly illuminated stars, colourful cakes, fancy cribs, expensive greeting cards,
imported trees, jazzy carol singing, Santa Claus in all his attire and all his
gifts.
True Christmas is actually all about Gods initiative to connect with
mankind – and at this Christmas time - with you as a person. God loves you and
desires to have a personal relationship with you. For this very purpose Jesus
Christ was born into this world and that is what we truly celebrate about at
Christmas time. His earthly parents, Joseph and Mary knocked at many doors in
Bethlehem for a place to lay their newly born child, but most refused to give
them any place to stay. Finally an Inn keeper allowed them to share space in
his backyard animal shed. Likewise today, Jesus Christ is gently knocking at
the door of your heart. You may be reluctant to open the doors of your life to
Him because you may have a past that you are ashamed of. But Jesus Christ is
willing to come in, if only you will allow Him to do so. He can walk into those
places of sin and failure, wipe the slate clean and give you a new beginning. If
you open the door of your heart to Jesus, he will surly come in and be a
faithful friend to you. You need a friend. Jesus knows the worst about you, yet
He believes the best. Why? Because He loves you not only as you are now, but He
also sees the potential for all you can be in Him and with Him.
If you would like to begin a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
today, talk to Him in prayer. Invite Him into your life. In Revelation 3:20, Jesus Christ says: ‘Behold, I stand at the door
and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him
and eat with him, and he with me.’ If you are one who has done so before, maybe
there is some facet of your life that you are yet to allow Him in. You can
consider opening up that room of your life for His lordship.
May this Christmas be most meaningful because you opened the door of
your heart so that Jesus Christ may be born there, may live and reign there,
transforming your life once and for ever.
Wishing you a very meaningful Christmas and a Christ directed New Year!
