Day 2 of Untangling Christmas

The perfect gift?
We all want the perfect gift and so we look through catalogs, magazines and sales ads. We wander through shops, malls and boutiques. Somehow thinking that if we receive the perfect gift, everything will be good, life will be good.

Jesus is the perfect gift.
We have been given a gift that often goes unnoticed in our busy daily routines. The gift has a name... Immanuel. This name, Immanuel means the God who is with us. This name gives us explanation of the perfect gift. Do you know anyone else, in this fickle world, who will ALWAYS stand by you?
The very thing that will make everything good...beyond circumstance is the security and peace found in Immanuel, the God who is with us.

Years ago it was foretold that the Messiah would come. The book of Isaiah describes this perfect gift.

Isaiah 9:6
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor,
Mighty God,
Everlasting Father,
Prince of Peace.

We have all seen these names on Christmas Greeting cards, but today let them sink into your heart, as you personalize what they might mean for you as a believer in Jesus Christ. Your Lord is the son that these are describing, and the meaning behind these names bring peace and comfort into our frenzied world.

So...our perfect gift is:

• The God Who is With Us...Immanuel
• Wonderful Counselor
• Mighty God
• Everlasting Father
• Prince of Peace

Think about it!

• Thank God many times today for sending Jesus to be those things in your life.
• The reality is, if we focus this month on what is REAL and true about the season, not only will we untangle our hearts from the net of this world, but we will have LOTS of reason to celebrate with purpose.
  

Christmas Prayer
Lord, Today I reflect on what I have in you, rather then what I don't have in this world. I acknowledge that who you are can not be bought on sale or in a store. The gift of Christ in my midst is priceless. Help me to reflect on YOU and be content today.