December is filled with delights, and I was delighted that yesterday, the very first day of this wonderful month was the Lord's Day! I thought it was very meaningful and special to begin this month in the house of the Lord to worship Him whose name is called, "Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace."
Today is only the 2nd day of the month, but already one can sense that there is something different -- something special about this month! Homes and stores are beautifully decorated -- delightful aromas are coming from bakeries and homes whose kitchens are busy making special Christmas treats! Little ones are practicing their lines for the Christmas program, and even those who have a tendency to be a little "grumpy" and complain about everything find themselves caught up in the special joy that surrounds them.
Are you wondering what makes this month so special that all the world is affected by it? Well, I can tell you -- it is because we are celebrating a birthday -- but this is not just another birthday -- this is the Birthday of the KING of KINGS and LORD of LORDS, born in a manger and sent to be our Saviour! So at the very beginning of this special month, let us determine that we will remember each day that "JESUS is the reason for the season" and may we, in the words of the songwriter --
"Come and behold Him, born the King of angels.
Oh, come, let us adore Him. Oh, come let us adore Him.
Oh, come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord!"
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