When the economy is good the presents under the tree become overflowing and when the presents are all unwrapped the thoughts towards Christ is often forgotten in all of the wrapping, new toys, and gadgets. I believe in some repects it is a blessing that the economy is not good. When you resist plunging more in debt to have a "good" Christmas and instead live within your means, the focus shifts more on Christ and less on the gifts under the tree. The most amazing thing is instead of feeling stressed out with all of the shopping and trying to make a picture perfect Christmas you enjoy Christmas and draw closer to Christ. The whole purpose for celebrating this joyous occasion is realized. The joy that exudes from your heart to worship God our Father for giving us the perfect gift - Jesus Christ. Knowing Christ set aside His glory to become a man to the point of death, even the death on the cross. (Phil. 2: 5-11)
Maybe the Lord allowed the economy to be as it is to cause His children to turn back to Him in such a real way. We need to have passion for the Lord and the for the furtherance of the Gospel. We are not here to accumulate we are here to further the kingdom of God. To tell others of the hope that is in Christ Jesus, which is the person we are celebrating this season.
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