Let's Celebrate

At first, the phrase “Christmas in July” perturbed me because of the commercial marketing involved but not any longer. Is there still advertising? Yes. Does it still promote Christmas movies? Yes. Does it still encourage early Christmas shopping with super deals offered? Yes. But for us who rejoice in the season rightly, the middle of the year is an excellent time to refocus on the time of Jesus’ long-awaited birth: “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:11).  

So why wait until December to concentrate on Christ’s birthday? Had it not been for our Lord’s birth, there would not have been His death and resurrection, or forgiveness of our sins, our hope of salvation. Praise God for His great love and mercy in sending Jesus, the One called “Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6). Placing our faith in Him, we are adopted into His family and have the promise of eternal life with our Father. If you've invited Jesus into your life, His birth is something to celebrate year-round!