Today, I finally found the time to write down what has been in my heart this Christmas season.
I grew up surrounded by Christmas traditions—Christmas trees, beautifully wrapped gifts, church services, and joyful family gatherings. That was what Christmas meant to me. Those moments shaped my childhood, and they filled the season with warmth and happiness. I have always loved the Christmas season.
Yet as I grow and reflect, I realise that beyond the traditions and celebrations, there is a deeper meaning. It calls my heart back to its source. Christmas is not only about what we see or get, but about the greatest gift ever given—Jesus Christ Himself.
But this year, something feels different. There is a quiet stirring in my heart—a sense that this Christmas season carries more than celebration. I know it is a season where the Lord is answering my prayers. Because of that, I find myself drawn to reflect and to write more about Christmas than ever before.
This Christmas season, I am reminded that the greatest gift is not found under the tree. It is found in Jesus Christ Himself. He came down to earth as a sacrifice for us, out of pure love and grace.
As I reflect, I realise that for many years I watched the nativity story of Mary and Joseph. I did so without truly understanding its depth. Only now do I see the weight of what Mary carried. It was not just the child. There was also the shame, the whispers, the misunderstanding, and the quiet humiliation that came before the miracle.
Let us read the passage in Luke together.
Luke chap 1 : 26-28 : In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”
When I was meditating on this passage, the Scriptures record that there was an angel who was sent to Mary. When I did further study on Mary, Mary was a young Jewish women living in Nazareth. This is a small and insignificant town in Galilee in the 1st century. She was chosen by God. The Bible doesn’t record the age of Mary. Yet, Biblical scholars believe she was between 12 and 16 years old. This is culturally normal where usually the Jewish women is betrothed shortly after puberty. So being so young, she was obedient. God entrusted her with an extraordinary calling. Pregnancy during betrothal could lead to public shame, rejection, or even death under Mosaic Law.
But Mary chose obedience. I believe this is a very important part in this whole story of nativity. The result of obedience.
Luke chap 1 : 38 : “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her.
Yet Mary chose obedience. She trusted God even when it cost her everything. She surrendered to His will, believing that His plan was greater than her pain. Through her “yes,” Jesus was born, and the world was forever changed.
This story speaks to my heart, reminding me that God often works through our obedience, even when the path is difficult and unclear. Just as He did with Mary, He calls us to trust Him fully, knowing that His purposes are always good.
Today, generations have passed since that holy night, yet we continue to celebrate Jesus Christ for who He is. He came not merely to be born, but to be given—to be the sacrifice for the world. “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). God’s love for humanity was so great that redemption could come only through His Son.This is the heart of Christmas—not just a celebration of His birth, but the unfolding of God’s eternal plan of love, salvation, and grace for the world.
This Christmas, I choose to pause and realign my heart. Amid the noise, the celebrations, and the busyness, I want to return to the true meaning of this season—Jesus Christ. I thank God for His goodness, His faithfulness, and His unfailing love.
”Lord, help me to keep You at the center of Christmas. Teach me to slow down, to reflect, and to spend time in Your presence. Draw my heart closer to Yours, that I may know You more deeply and walk in obedience, just as Mary did. May this season not only remind me of Your birth, but also renew my intimacy with You.” Amen.
My Christmas wish this year is simple—I desire Abundance, Lord. When my sibling asked me, “What do you mean? Money?” my answer was no. Abundance is not just about finances. It comes as a whole package—peace that anchors the heart, purpose that gives direction, love that restores, and the deep assurance of God’s presence.
My Christmas wish this season is simple, Lord. I long to experience the life of abundance You promised—“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10). As I renew and deepen my intimacy with You, draw me closer to Your heart. Help me to walk daily in Your presence, filled with Your peace, Your purpose, and Your unfailing love. Amen
Merry Christmas, Folks!
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