18th December 2025

Do Not Over Look Christmas 

“Glory to God in the highest,

and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”

Luke 2:14 

Today's Bible Reading: Matthew 1:18-24 – Matt 2:1-11.

Christmas can be a dangerous time! No, I am not referring to shopping, I am talking about the Christmas story. There is a danger that we can hear it so often that it become too familiar. There is a danger that we can overlook the great significance of the message because we are too familiar with it.

Every year we tell the same story told in the same ways. We talk about shepherds, angels, wise men, Mary and Joseph and the baby Jesus. If we are not careful this annual handling of this precious truth might just cause us to take it for granted. We know all the details and if we are not careful, our familiarity with the Christmas story and its message can cause us to overlook just how amazing it really is.

Therefore, today, I want to challenge you to read the Christmas story afresh and see it again for the first time.

Prayer: Father, do not allow me to overlook the reason for Christmas. Help me to simplify my activities and traditions so I can focus on the celebration of Your Son's birth. Amen.