WHY is Christmas so stressful?? Why is traffic in Florence get worse every day in December? Why does this holiday, which is all about peace on earth and goodwill to men, bring out the worst in us when we are at the big sale??
All I can come up with is this: Would Satan steal your peace and joy? ABSOLUTELY. Would he try to convince us that this holiday is all about us as opposed to being all about Jesus Christ? You bet. One of my personal triggers is traffic. Traffic in Florence is getting worse and worse, earlier and earlier every day in December. How much worse can it get?
In days like these, we need to pause and remember the true meaning of Christmas: It is tied directly to Easter AND to Creation itself. God made a way to restore our broken relationship with Him. That Way, of course, is Jesus Christ.
One Pastor's Perspective 
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