31 Reasons to Keep Christ at the Center of December

Christmas, one of the busiest times of the year, is accompanied by a host of activities. Shopping centers are filled with people making a mad rush to purchase last minute items to fill the void left under their Christmas tree. Families gather together to feast and reminisce of past events. For those who have no affiliation with Christ, Christmas is typically treated as another holiday. Perhaps there is some vague acknowledgment of the birth of Jesus or some other meaning embedded in antiquity. For those who identify with Christ or have some claim to religious commitment, Christmas brings another meaning. While it is a time to be with family and exchange gifts, Christmas is a time to celebrate the arrival of Jesus Christ. However, in a culture that is plagued with materialism and affluence, the true meaning and focus of Christmas can be forgotten. If we’re not careful, it can be just another holiday that is robbed of its true meaning. As is true with any meaningful change, in order to avoid the pitfall of coasting through Christmas without focusing upon its true meaning, one must be vigilant and intentional. That is the purpose of this work. It is my intent that this devotional will help engender in your mind the desire to place your focus upon God’s gift to mankind, Jesus Christ. This devotional is composed of thirty-one simple devotionals that is designed to be read with the chapter number that corresponds to the day. Each devotional includes a text to read and questions for reflection. I trust it will be a blessing to you.