The Real Meaning of Christmas

And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city. Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child. So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

Luke 2:1-7

Certainly we have all read these verses to our children and grandchilren and have seen it countless times on a stage, in our local church, or within our schools, but do you really understand what it means to you and for the world? Christ's birth was not an accident...it was planned from the very beginnings of time. We seen it throughout Scripture...

"Behold: My Servant who I uphold, My Elect One in whom My soul delights! I have put My Spirit upon Him; He will bring forth justice to the Gentiles. He will not cry out, no raise His voice, Nor cause His voice to be heard in the street. A bruised reed He will not break, And smoking flax He will not quench; He will bring forth justice for truth. he will not fail nor be discouraged, Till He has establidhed justice in the earht; And the coastlands shall wait for His law."

Isaish 42:1-4

Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel. Curds and honey He shall eat, that He may know to refuse the evil and choose the good.

Isaish 7:14-15

The greates gift that you can ever receive is a FREE GIFT of salvation that Jesus Christ has already bought for you and gift wrapped! The True Meaning of Christmas...

• "C" is for the CHRIST CHILD who was born nearly 2,000 years ago in a manger in Bethlehem.

• "H" is for the HOPE that Jesus brings to all who believe in Him and trust Him with their salvation.

• "R" is for RESURRECTION of Jesus Christ who was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, was both man and God, died on the cross for all of our sins, and then was raised from the dead (resurrected) and is now sitting at the right hand of God in heaven.

• "I" is for ISRAEL who God chose to bring forth the promised saviour of the world.

• "S" is for the salvation that Jesu offers to all who are willing to confess their sins, believe in Him, and confess their belief in Jesus with their mouth.

• "T" is for the empty TOMB on Easter morning.

• "M" is for the MERCY God has shown the world by sending His only Son to suffer for our sins and bridge the gap between man and God.

• "A" is for our AWESOME GOD who loves us all unconditionally.

• "S" is for the SHINING light that Jesus brought to the world!

This year, make your relationship different with the One who did everything for you; come to Him and receive a free gift that was promised from the beginning of time.

Have a Happy Holiday in Him