Choose Jesus at Christmas
Choose Jesus at Christmas, and you truly can have a blessed Christmas. One of the best ways to keep your heart anchored is to spend time in Scripture focusing on Christ’s incarnation. Teach your family what Christmas really means, and don’t be afraid to speak the story of Christ to your extended family as well. Look for someone you don’t know and offer fellowship. Guard your heart from materialism and unnecessary debt. Use family gatherings as opportunities to witness to relatives, and keep your eyes open for practical ways to be a blessing. Build family memories that point to Christ—reading the Christmas story together, baking cookies, laughing, and making moments that carry spiritual meaning. Above all, take time to meditate on God’s sacrifice—because Christmas is not just about what we give, but about what God gave.
Jesus Is the True Treasure
Dear Lord, we come to You at Christmas time to honour the holy birth of our Savior. Thank You for bringing Heaven’s gift down to earth. As we enjoy this season with all its brightness and special joy, help us to remember all year long that Jesus Christ is the only true treasure. That is the heart of Christmas—Jesus Himself. When we consider Christ, we are reminded that Christmas is about giving, because He came to give. He did not come with Himself in mind, but with us in mind. He came thinking about you and me. And as Christians, we see everything through a biblical lens. Yet Christmas can become so busy—shopping, driving, planning, rushing—that we start focusing more on Christmas than on Christ.
What We Know—and What We Don’t
There are details about Christmas we simply don’t know. We don’t know exactly how Mary and Joseph made the journey to Bethlehem. We don’t know what the “stable” looked like—often it may have been a cave rather than a barn. We don’t know how many wise men came, though we do know they brought three gifts and that their visit likely happened when Jesus was no longer a newborn. But what we do know is what matters most: Jesus is God. He became a man. He is fully God and fully man. He did not lose His glory by coming into our world. He entered it without sin, without compromise, and without stain.
The Shepherds and the Grace of God
Luke tells us that lowly shepherds were watching their sheep when an angel of the Lord appeared and the glory of God shone around them. They were afraid, but the angel spoke words that still echo today—“Fear not.” A Savior had been born. Christ the Lord. The sign was not a throne, but a baby lying in a manger. Then heaven burst into praise. God chose men society overlooked to hear the news first, showing us that no one is too small, too broken, or too forgotten to be invited into His grace.
A Christmas Saturated with Worship
The first Christmas was filled with worship, and ours should be too. Christmas is not just a holiday—it is an opportunity to give God glory. Worship means showing Him what He is worth. Yet it’s easy to get so busy that worship gets pushed aside. Christ is our life, and in God’s presence is fullness of joy. We worship Him through songs that honour Him, obedience that reflects Him, and by making sure our families know Christmas is not about presents, but about His presence.
A Christmas That Submits to God
When the angels left, the shepherds said, “Let us now go to Bethlehem.” They moved from hearing to obeying. They believed what God had revealed and acted on it. That’s how faith works. A truly blessed Christmas isn’t just knowing about Jesus—it’s letting Him be King in your heart, trusting His Word, and allowing His truth to shape your life.
A Christmas That Shares the Good News
After seeing the child, the shepherds told others what God had done. They made the message known. Christmas is a powerful time to speak openly about Christ. In a world full of noise and agendas, nothing is more refreshing than someone who simply tells the story of Jesus. The best way to live is to know the Lord—and to make Him known.
A Christmas That Ponders the Savior
Mary kept these things and pondered them in her heart. She gathered the moments together and reflected on what God was doing. She thought about the child, the circumstances, the shepherds, and the wonder of it all. In the rush of Christmas, we need to do the same. Sit quietly. Think about Christ. Think about what He has done. Think about your eternal soul. Don’t miss the miracle while you’re busy with the moment.
Don’t Miss the Big News
When the Wright brothers first flew, a newspaper editor missed the greatest part of the story—humanity had taken flight. In the same way, many people celebrate Christmas but miss the biggest news of all: God came to us. He loves us. He came to save us. So this Christmas, don’t just celebrate the season—choose Jesus. Love Him. Serve Him. Submit your heart to Him.