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Thank you all so much for your support of New Day this year! It’s been a wonderful year of sharing and engaging. I’ll be taking a break from my posting duties over the next few weeks. Check back later for updates and more faith sharing!

Happy Christmas and Happy 2016!

Melchee Johnson

 

 

Joy to the world…

Can you see Him there? Cold, swaddled, sleeping; skin is still raw from birth.

Darkness all around – only the animals in the barn have seen Him so far. Outside, Heaven’s star shines bright above. It will light the way for others.

His father and mother traveled far, still puzzled by these events. Yet their faith knows the promise before them. He is their son, but He is their King.

The world is unaware of the love just entered into its space – unaware of how much it will need Him, unaware of the sacrifice to come.

Well tonight, it’s holy and silent. It’s joy in the world, it’s the heart of Christmas first, and of many Christmases to come…

Where’s your heart this year?

…and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 KJV

Without a doubt, Christmas is my favorite time of year. I enjoy and appreciate every bit of it – the giving, the decorations, time spent with family and friends, the Christmas movies and TV specials (as of the writing of this post, I think my TV has been parked on Hallmark Channel for it’s Countdown to Christmas series), etc. I look forward to this season the most.

But we all know that the true meaning of Christmas isn’t found in Santa wishes or Black Friday deals. It’s captured in the story of our savior Jesus – His quiet birth on the holiest of nights. As the song goes, yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting Light…

I mentioned above that one aspect of Christmas I enjoy is the giving – not because I’m trying to impress, but because it’s a reflection of what was given to me in Jesus. He’s the greatest gift, and because He gave, I give, or try to. I’m so thankful for all that has been given to me this year through this blog – your engagement, support, and your interest. There’s more to come, and I can’t wait to be part of it.

I hope you find special meaning in Christmas this year, and I invite you to follow along each week throughout December for more season sharing.

What’s your favorite part of the Christmas season?