Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. (Luke 2:11 NIV)
Does your child get all giddy about the lights on the houses? How about when he or she sees the manger scene? Katie gets so excited about all of it. Gasps can be heard from the back seat as we drive around town after dark. When we drive by the Catholic Church near us, she gets all excited to see baby Jesus all lit up. I don't always share in her excitement.
Then I read in my advent devotional:
"Kids love Christmas because they figure they are going to get something they like...Think for just a minute of what Jesus came to give you--forgiveness for your sins, love to drown out the hate, the supreme honor of being called a child of God, and immortality to lift you out of your grave." (timeofgrace.org)
What a great reminder. Childlike awe is not just for the children. Honestly, when someone has a really good light display, I enjoy it too. Even more so, baby Jesus should excite us all. He gave us such a wonderful gift when He came to earth. Started off as a baby, became our savior in His death & resurrection. I am getting excited to celebrate His birthday!
