Christmas Peace
“For a child will be born to us…And His name will be called…Prince of Peace.”
“When are we getting our Christmas tree? Tonight? Tomorrow?” Vicki, my sister, and I could not wait for the annual tradition of selecting the massive evergreen that would stand as a centerpiece in our home for the month of December.
Although most of the time it was fun to select the tree, occasionally a few stressful moments crept into our otherwise fun filled evening. One of us might have our heart set on a short, full tree, while the other had her heart set on a tall, willowy one.
Upon arriving home, additional differences sometimes surfaced when deciding where to put the green giant or whether clumps or single strands of silvery tinsel should decorate each bough. I wonder if God ever shook His head at how easily our Christmas feathers were ruffled over the smallest details.
What about you? What ruffles your Christmas feathers? What upsets the peace and goodwill that is sung about during this season of peace? This year, let us remember that Christmas is not about the tinsel or the tree, but rather about Christ….the Prince of Peace!
Christmas is not the tinsel.
Christmas is not the tree.
Christmas is about God’s love,
His love for you and me.
Christmas is about the season
When in each of our lives
We thank God for our Savior
Who gives to us new life.
A baby born of woman, yet God
A God born of man, yet divine
God gave to the earth a Savior
Peace, eternal, divine.
So if you are seeking heaven
Would you look and seize the Truth
God’s gift of Jesus on earth
Is God’s gift of Peace to you!