When Paul wrote his two letters to Timothy, he reminded him of various truths he wanted Timothy to remember. He would begin with, “This is a trustworthy saying.”
“This saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance: ‘Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners…’” [1 Timothy 1:15]
We are to remember that Christmas is all about Christ Jesus who came into this world for a specific purpose. We are to remember that He came to save sinners.
“For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.” [Mark 10:45]
It is easy to forget the deep message of Christmas. The world wants to keep us on a superficial level. It wants us to think about gifts and elves on the shelves and Christmas movies and food and Santa Claus. The world wants us to focus on temporary things that will pass away.
The enemy of our soul has his own goal also. He wants us stressed, weakened, hopeless, lonely, and unsatisfied. He wants us dismayed.
It is only when we remember that the reason for the season is the birth of our Savior that we overcome the intentions of the world and the devil.
Wonder of Wonders!
