Oh, Christmas Time

Christmas time...ohhhh christmas time...
Okay, so maybe this season of celebration and joy is a great reason to...well, celebrate and be joyful! But, eh...maybe not.
When I was little Christmas was always my favorite holiday. Everyone seemed to be in a better mood and there was simply this overwhelming sense of peaceful joy that filled the air. Plus, I always eagerly awaited the one really awesome present under the tree. I am now 20 years old and I finally understand why no one above the age of 17 ever thought that Christmas time was absolutely amazing or ever looked forward to a present on Christmas morning. Now...don't get me wrong...Christmas is a season meant for fun and excitement, but it's also filled with miracles and a magic that is unfathomable. But, I believe that there is a much greater reason for the season. The magic we experience at this time of year is so often and misunderstood as random and mysterious....but...in reality...it stems from the overwhelming love that Christ poured out on to the world when He became vulnerable and chose to live among us as one of us and, in the end, die for us...and rise again. This magic is a love like no other. That God would give His own Son to take our place. So, as the chaos of the season comes to an end, remember the gift we are given through Christ's ultimate sacrifice by His birth, His death, and His unforgettable resurrection. Now...that is a gift that we eagerly await.