During the American Civil War, it was a custom for every home to hang a big star outside the window, when a soldier-son died at battle.
A little child was out walking with his grandfather one evening. He was curious when he saw such a star.
“Grandpa,” he asked, “why is there a star hanging outside that window?”
“O that,” replied Grandpa. “That means that family has given a son for our country in the war. He died that we may be free.”
They walked silently for a while, the little boy thinking deeply to himself. Suddenly he burst out,
“Grandpa, look! Look!” Pointing to the sky, he shouted, “A big shining star in the sky! GOD MUST HAVE GIVEN HIS SON FOR US!”
Grandpa smiled and nodded his head thoughtfully, “Yes, indeed He has!”
YES, INDEED! GOD DID GIVE US HIS SON. THAT’S WHY THERE IS A CHRISTMAS. LOVE CAME DOWN AT CHRISTMAS IN THE PERSON OF JESUS.
The Lord Jesus Christ, God’s Son, was born on Christmas Day to become the Saviour of the world:
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in
Him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)
That’s why Christmas is such a happy occasion. Love always brings joy, peace and happiness. Christmas is meant to be God’s blessing to us.
1. Christmas Means Love
Love is the air we breathe at Christmas time. Christmas reminds us that the holy God loves sinners, and wishes to forgive us all our sins. That’s why He sent His Son Jesus to be our Saviour. Christ came all the way down from heaven to earth to show us how much God loves us:
“ God proves His love towards us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
(Romans 5:8)
2. Christmas Means Hope
Christ came to die on the Cross for our sins so that we may “not perish”. That means we will not be judged for our sins and be subsequently punished in hell. This is grace, which we received because the Lord Jesus died to forgive us. In other words, we may be saved from our sins when we repent and believe in Jesus as our Lord and Saviour.
3. Christmas Means Life
The promise is that when we believe in Jesus, we will “have eternal life” (John
Eternal Life also means being able to live forever with God in Heaven one day. But right here
and now, it means that we can have a relationship with God and enjoying His fellowship. This brings meaning in life, joy and peace, because God is always with us.
Dear Reader, let this Christmas be special to you. Let L-O-V-E come into your heart and life. Invite the Lord Jesus to be the Saviour of your life by repenting of your sins and receiving Him as your Lord and Saviour.
You could pray a prayer of faith, something like this:
“Dear Lord Jesus, thank You for coming into the world that first Christmas Day to be my Saviour. I believe You are the Son of God and died for my sins on the Cross. Please forgive me all my sins. I accept You by faith into my life as my Lord and Saviour. Thank You, Lord Jesus for saving me. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.”
Dr K. B. Tan
‘All this took place to fulfill what the Lord has said through the prophet: “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” – which means, “God with us.” ’
(Matthew 1:22-23)
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