
Born into a secular world, the birth of the Son of God was foretold by prophets and announced by angels. The Bible told us His Son would come in the human form of a person whose name would be Emmanuel meaning “God with us”. The Bible in Matthew 1:23 says, “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.”
The true message of Christmas without the message of God’s incarnation (Christ coming to us in human flesh) and the gift of his Son Jesus for the salvation of mankind, is meaningless. It becomes nothing more than a secular holiday. Jesus is the real gift of Christmas.
Peace and joy can only come to us in the form of that baby that was born 2000 years ago as the Saviour of the World.
There can be no real joy apart from the Spirit of Jesus Christ. If removed from the Christmas message, it could be better said “tis the season to be joyless”.
Material blessings bring temporary happiness but lasting hope and joy of renewed spirit and salvation come only through that baby of Christmas. We must believe in and accept Jesus into our hearts by faith alone.