Missing Christ in Christmas

The presents. The turkey. The time off school. Family and friends. Christmas is an amazing time of the year without a doubt. But I think that every time it rolls round, I'm getting caught up in all of those things and actually missing the bigger picture. Missing the heart of Christmas. Missing Christ in Christmas.

“Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. What if Christmas...perhaps...means a little bit more!” 

- Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

In Matthew 21, we read about Jesus' triumphal entry in Jerusalem. Everybody is praising Jesus, throwing down their cloaks on the road and laying down palm leaves for him. But when someone asks, "Who is this", the crowds answered:

"This is Jesus, the prophet"

The prophet? Jesus was the Son of God. He Himself was God! He was their long awaited Messiah, coming to save everyone from their sins. Did they miss it? Do we still miss it?

This Christmas, don't just remember the reason for the season is Jesus. But remember why Jesus is the reason of the season! Don't let it be a happy thought in the back of your mind, but let that knowledge affect how you spend your time over the holiday period. 

Don't miss the Christ this Christmas.