"The Christmas Tree That Wasn't"

Where's the Tree?

Many of you heard the story I shared this past Sunday regarding the Christmas tree.  Here it is again in a brief summary for those who missed it.

Last year the day after Christmas we went Christmas tree shopping.  We saw a large one that we liked and we also saw a set that had two small trees, a wreath, and some garland. We bought what we thought were both and stored them in the attic. The Christmas of 2019 would be something with this new big pre lit tree.

This year when Renee asked me to get the trees down, I could not find the new big Christmas tree.  Anywhere!  We came to the conclusion that we must not have bought the big one.  If this were a Christmas movie, it would be titled, "The Christmas Tree that Wasn't." We were so excited to get the tree down, decorate it, as it was going to be something to behold, yet it wasn't there.  We were planning on something we didn't even have.

That is the way many people will experience Christmas.  They will think the magic and wonder is there, yet without Christ it will be a season of still looking and searching for more.  Be sure to make plans this Christmas that involves the greatest preparation of all.  Don't wait until the last minute, don't wait until it is too late.  Prepare now.  Don't just think that you might be a Christian, know it , and know it is for real.

1 John 5:13 (NKJV)
¹³  These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God.

Lord, I thank You that You made and chose a tree that would change my life.  The cross of Calvary.  Help us to live a life that is thankful for Your great love toward us. May folks not have to search for areas of our lives that look like a Christian, but may those characteristics be easy to spot and consistent with Your grace and mercy.

Thank you for Christmas, for coming to us... In Jesus' Name, Amen.