The prophet Isaiah foretold His birth centuries before the Christ Child was born in Bethlehem of Judea. "For unto us a child is born , unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called wonderful, counsellor, The Mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." (Isaish 9:6) At this time of year than any other, Isaiah seems to be quoted more often, and for good reason: This is the season when Christendom commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ.
The irony is that while celebrating Christmas many people put much of their focus on the trappings and wrappings of the season rather than upon the Savior. "There is no better time than now, this very Christmas Season, for all of us to rededicate ourselves to the principles taught by Jesus the Christ". President Thomas S. Monson
He taught men the higher law. His glorious gospel reshaped the thinking of the world. He blessed the sick. He caused the lame to walk, the blind to see, the deaf to hear. He even raised the dead to life. He taught us to pray. He taught us to serve. He taught us to forgive. He taught us to love.
He invited us, "Come, follow me". He offered His life as a redeeming ransom for us all. "Thanks be to God the son for the offering of Himself. And thanks be to God the Father that He sent Him. 'For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son'. (John 3:16)
May the spirit of love which comes at Christmas time fill our homes and our lives and linger there long after the tree is down and the lights are put away for another year. Our love goes out to you as we celebrate his birth together.
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