MORNING MANNA 12-17-25
DON’T MISS CHRISTMAS
“And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:7
The innkeeper missed Christmas. He was too wrapped up in his business and money to consider making special accommodations that would have been comfortable for Mary. If he would have only had a spirit of giving instead of getting, he wouldn’t have missed Christmas.
The guests of the inn missed Christmas. They were too selfish to give up their room. If only they had compassion toward others override their own comfort, they wouldn’t have missed Christmas.
They represent many today who are missing Christmas. Some will miss Christmas because it’s about an abundance of presents instead of The Gift of The Lord Jesus Christ. Others will miss Christmas because it’s about making it to all of the parties and festivities which could actually detract from His Birthday. It can become all party and no praise.
We also have examples of those who didn’t miss Christmas :
The angels – They praised God and gave Him glory for the peace of Christmas.
The shepherds – They said, “Let’s go.” Where did they go at Christmas? To see Jesus. That was a great decision which brought about a joyful Christmas experience. They spoke to others of the birth of Jesus which filled the people with wonder, and they glorified and praised God.
– We read on and find that Simeon embraced Christmas!
– Then Anna gave thanks to the Lord and shared the message of the gift of redemption.
Let’s make sure we don’t miss Christmas.
May we do as the Christmas hymns says : “Come and worship, come and worship, worship Christ the newborn King!” – Kenneth Preston
