Christmas

Many people are making final preparations for their Christmas celebration. Some families will celebrate today while others will celebrate with their family on Tuesday. There are families who have already had their time of family celebrations due to the busy schedule that face many families. But one important factor remains true for all of us; we can not afford to forget the true reason for the season. I know that phrase has been used before and it probably has even been over-used in many cases. Nevertheless it still remains TRUE! The times in which we are living are demanding that we do not neglect the importance of Christ and we do not forget Him in the midst of all the activities in which we participate during this season of celebration. This is not just the "season to be jolly" it is also the season to have some deep introspection regarding our personal relationship with Jesus Christ. What is the condition of your relationship with Christ? What is the condition of your family's relationship with Christ? What is the condition of your community's relationship with Christ? I sense that this Christmas season is calling us to be "about the Father's business." 2013 must find us being committed to evangelism and outreach through the message of the Gospel. I encourage you to celebrate with your family but I also encourage you to offer your life to Christ through sacrificial living as we approach the New Year!