The sights, sounds, smells and memories are still so fresh.  At this time yesterday morning the anticipation was high and we were still getting everything ready.  All of a sudden the day everyone has been looking forward to for so long has finally arrived.  Then before you can believe it, it’s over.  But what a day of celebration it was, and how great was the extra bonus of it being a White Christmas.

In the quiet this morning, sitting by a roaring fireplace the memories of a wonderful day with my family are so sweet.  I am also thrilled to think about the fact that I am part of a much larger, extended family.  Beginning with the birth of our Saviour, God made it possible for us to be part of His family and that gives Christmas a very special meaning.  Of course there are other times of the year to celebrate this as well, but there is something about this time of the year that makes it so much more special.  Our everlasting, immortal family was made possible because of the special day we celebrated yesterday.

I pray that the wonderful memories of this season will remain with you, but even more, my prayer is that you will dwell on the memories of your life in Christ during the next week.  Because of what happened over 2000 years ago in a small town called Bethlehem, I hope you can call these precious days the most wonderful time of the year.

Father, family is really what matters most to us here on this earth.  We long to be with our families when we are separated.  One day we will be reunited with you and the rest of our family for all eternity and that was only possible because of your precious gift of love that we celebrate this time of the year.  With grateful hearts we give all Glory, Honor and Power to you! In the name of your precious son Jesus, Amen.