I remember waking up thinking, "Surely it is time to get up now." It was still dark outside and the house was still quiet, but to an eight year old on Christmas that means nothing. Not only was it not time to get up, I had only been in bed for a few hours. This was repeated two or three more times until finally the sun was up and it was time. The big day had come. I ran out to where the tree was, and sure enough there were presents everywhere. Christmas had come at last.
On this Christmas Eve, we should have the same excitement as that eight year old. We should awaken tomorrow morning wide eyed with wonder, Christmas has come! The Christ child is here! The greatest gift of all time has been given to us.
I pray all of you have a Merry Christmas this year. I have enjoyed having this outlet so far, and I am looking forward to what the upcoming year has in store. Thank you for taking the time to read my ramblings.
Mike Matteson
Mike, thank you for posting these reminders. Through December it can get very busy with work and holiday preparations and it is easy to overlook the real purpose of Christmas... Christ. Keep it up!
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