Jesus Is The Reason For The Season

 

The month of December is always exciting and joyous. The thought of gifts, food, family reunions, new clothes and shoes always brings a smile to my face. It is easy to get wrapped up into unimportant things. I must remember that this month is not about me. This season is to celebrate this birth of child that came to the earth for us. This beautiful child was born that we may have everlasting life. This makes me think of my favorite Christmas Carol 'O Holy Night' which was written by Placide Cappeau de Roquemaure in 1847. Although he was wine seller by trade he was asked by the parish priest to write a poem for Christmas. He wrote O Holy Night and later agreed to add music to the beautiful words.

O Holy Night!

O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of the dear Saviour's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining.
Till He appeared and the Spirit felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!
O night divine, the night when Christ was born;
O night, O Holy Night , O night divine!
O night, O Holy Night , O night divine!

Led by the light of faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
O'er the world a star is sweetly gleaming,
Now come the wisemen from out of the Orient land.
The King of kings lay thus lowly manger;
In all our trials born to be our friends.
He knows our need, our weakness is no stranger,
Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!
Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!

Truly He taught us to love one another,
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
Chains he shall break, for the slave is our brother.
And in his name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
With all our hearts we praise His holy name.

  Christ is the Lord! Then ever, ever praise we,
His power and glory ever more proclaim!
His power and glory ever more proclaim!

Let this Christmas be more than just opening gifts, eating more than you can fit in your stomach and shopping until you drop. Take time to remember what this season is really about. Spread love and be kind to one another. Go out and take care of those less fortunate and those without families. We must remember that Jesus is the reason for the season!