Christmas joy

She will give birth to a Son, & you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins. (Matt. 1:21 NIV)

It seems like this year a lot of people I have been around seem to be missing the Christmas spirit.  I've heard complaints about Christmas music.  People fighting at the stores.  People complaining about how much work they have to do to get ready for Christmas.  People acting terrible at ball games.  We can't let kids at school see the Charlie Brown Christmas, can't say Merry Christmas, & a Christmas tree is ow a holiday tree.  At least in Rhode Island.  The angel said he was bringing us tidings of great joy.  What was that joy?  It was a Savior!  Christmas was meant to be enjoyed.  It's a celebration!  If God hadn't sent us this great gift, our debt wouldn't be paid.  Now it's been paid in full if we just accept it.  So keep your focus on Christ this Christmas & remember "tidings of great joy" not "tidings of great stress".