Thankful Thursday: His Encouragement #4

Welcome to Thankful Thursday: His Encouragement. I am blessed to be part of a group of bloggers who'll be sharing a bit of encouragement through Scripture verses. I hope this post blesses you as you finish the week and that you find peace, strength, and comfort in the Lord.

This verse pretty much says it all, doesn't it? And it's perfect for the upcoming holiday season. God gave us the best gift possible: His Son, Jesus ... the reason for the season. 

It states in Luke 2:11, "For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord." With Christmas next week, it's a good time to reflect on the meaning behind the day: a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus. He died for our sins. He loved us that much! 

The true meaning of Christmas often gets lost in the shuffle of holiday busyness, with all the shopping, parties, and plans. Stress tends to beat out the joy of the season for many people. 

While I love the Christmas lights and decorations, one of my favorite parts of Christmas is the Christmas Eve service at church. Specifically, I love the candlelight service during "Silent Night," where the sanctuary is dark aside from the tiny candle glowing in each person's hands ... a beautiful reminder that Jesus is the light of the world. 

This year, take a few moments to pause and appreciate what Christmas is really about. Through His birth, He's given us an eternal gift, one much larger than will fit under any Christmas tree. 

Dear readers, I pray that you have a blessed Christmas.

What Scripture is encouraging you today? Share it in the comments.

You can check out more of His Encouragement from my fellow bloggers:

Nicole @ Christian Fiction Girl

Trisha @ Joy of Reading

Jacquelyn @ A Heavenly Home

Jessica @ A Baker's Perspective

Gina @ Stories By Gina

Rebecca @ Rev. Rebecca Writes

Andi @ Radiant Light

Becca @ The Becca Files

If you'd like to join us, please contact Trisha or Nicole