N is for NEW.
So often, we think that January 1st is symbolic of “new beginnings.” Really, though, that’s something we should think about at Christmas time, too! Jesus was born into this world so that He could make a way for each of us to “become new” through Him.
2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” This “new beginning” isn’t just a flimsy, self-declared fresh start. This is a new life entirely, available to us by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. This new life is an eternal life, and THAT’S the greatest Christmas present of all!
O is for O HOLY NIGHT.
The words to this carol are some of my favorite ones. The first verse, especially:
O holy night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of the dear Savior's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining.
Till He appeared and the soul 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!
Christmas is a great time of year to stop and thank God that He didn’t leave the world “in sin and error pining,” but instead “He appeared, and the soul felt its worth.” Rejoice!
Letters A and B
Letters C and D
Letters E and F
Letters G, H and I
Letters J and K
Letters L and M
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