This Is Christmas

Stressed out.

Bank account drained.

Overwhelmed.

Lost, lonely and confused.

Is this what Christmas is for you?

Toys and games.

Wants and must-haves.

Lists of plastic dreams.

Rushing to beat the crowds.

Is this what Christmas has come to?

Santa and reindeer.

Cookies and treats.

Holiday wishes and greenery.

A tree with gifts underneath.

Is this all that Christmas is?

What has happened to that simple story?

Of one Gift so small.

Of one Life given for all.

Of a Love that gave it all.

Of Mercy that covered it all.

Who will remind us?

Of a precious Baby born.

Of angels singing majestic glories.

Of Love come down to earth.

The King-child in a stable.

It is our Story too.

Of sin-stained man.

Of the innocent Son of Man.

Of an agonizing debt that was paid.

When Love was birthed we were reborn.

Hope in the form of One so helpless.

Yet He would rescue us all.

Glory clothed in the garment of humanity.

Peace came to earth, God's will for man.

This is Christmas.