December 25

The glitter of bright decorations, the sound of joyous Christmas carols, the happy children and the cheerful "Merry Christmas" greetings somotimes give the impression that everybody is glad that Jesus come to our planet. But that isn't true today, and it never was. The news of Jesus 'birth evoked a mixed reaction. The wise men joyfully welcomed and worshiped the Savior (Matthew 2:10-11). But king Herod was so troublef when he heard about it that he tried to find and kill the baby Jesus (vv3-4,16). Most people however, were unware of the sgnificance of what had happened. Still today, multitudes honor Jesus and rejoice in their salvation. But many others hate Him. They grumble about the singing of Christmas carols in shopping malls and the display of nativity scenes in public places. Others are apathetic. They go singing Christmas carols, but they never ask themselves who Jesus is or why He came. They don't think of that or need to believe on Him and receive Him as their Savior. Are you aming the indifferent? To ignore Him and His claims is to reject Him. Christmas is a gift for us a decision about Christ. The choiced is yours. What will you do with Jesus? Neutral you cannot be: Someday your heart will be asking, "What will He do with me?" if you make room for Jesus in your heart, He will mahe room for you in heaven. (Matthew 2:10). When they saw the star, they rejoice with exceedingly great joy.