Christmas, is it over or just beginning??

Well it’s December 26th, are you ready to take the tree down? I was at a store today and Valentines decor and candy has already invaded. It’s all over, the presents are unwrapped, dinner is eaten and the hype has come to an end. But, Christmas has just begun…think back to that first Christmas, Jesus is only a day old. Contrary to the movie version, the Wise men have not yet showed up. Mary and Jesus are just starting to recover and attempt to figure out this next chapter of life. Jesus is just an infant, a pure, sweet little baby boy who, over the next weeks and months we will journey with to the cross. A manger to a cross…for me Christmas has just begun as I am reminded of living a life for Christ, a life worthy of his coming, his dying, and his resurrection. Now that the world has put Christmas away, let’s continue to celebrate, this child’s life means eternal life for each one of us. Merry Christmas!