“While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.” ~ Luke 2:6-7
Last night I was sitting on the sofa, enjoying the lights on the Christmas tree and listening to Christmas music. “Silent Night” came on, and I sat there listening…and thinking. That special night, over 2000 years ago, the most precious baby in the world was born. Our Savior came on that silent night, a very holy night. Jesus came into this world in a quiet stable in a little town. No pomp and circumstance. He could have had musicians playing, feasts prepared, and the best linens for his bed. Instead, He chose to come into this world simply. He was surrounded by farm animals and the smells of a stable, but He had warmth and love. Why then, do we feel that we need more than that to celebrate His birth?
Allow yourself to relax this week as you prepare to celebrate Christ’s birth. Find that time to soak in the Reason for this season, and give yourself grace if the decorations aren’t all out, or the menu gets changed because something was forgotten at the store. Put your “To Do” list aside, and just sit with a loved one, or help a friend.
Keep it simple, just as He did.