"For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the greatness of his government and peace
there will be no end.
He will reign on David's throne
and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the Lord Almighty
will accomplish this." Isaiah 9:6 -7 (NIV)
Today Christmas is celebrated all over the world, in many different ways with many different family traditions. One common theme is that gifts are exchanged.
I like that part..
As we read in Isaiah, "a son is given," Jesus Christ is the gift of God. A gift that never spoils or fades; a gift we can never tire of. He does more than brighten one day, he changes our lives.
A "gift exchange" with Jesus means we lay at his feet everything that is wrong and he gives us an abundant life in return.
"Then shall the young women rejoice in the dance,
and the young men and the old shall be merry.
I will turn their mourning into joy;
I will comfort them, and give them gladness for sorrow.
I will feast the soul of the priests with abundance,
and my people shall be satisfied with my goodness,
declares the Lord."
Jer 31-13-15 (ESV)
Merry Christmas to you all!
