| It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, originally sung by Andy Williams in 1963, is known as a holiday classic among Christmas carols. The festive and lively lyrics conjure up some of the best experiences of the holiday season. It’s the most wonderful time of the year There’ll be much mistletoeing And hearts will be glowing when loved ones are near It’s the most wonderful time of the year There’ll be parties for hosting Marshmallows for toasting And caroling out in the snow There’ll be scary ghost stories And tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago It’s the most wonderful time of the year In Luke 2:8-15, shepherds received the glorious news about the birth of Jesus: And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” The most wonderful time in all of human history is the birth of Jesus. |
Prayer |
| Thank You Jesus! Thank You for coming into the world and saving us from eternal damnation and providing us with salvation. Strengthen my witness to share the wonderful news of the gospel that has the power to save all who believe. Amen. |
Action |
| This year during the Christmas season don’t get too caught up in getting and giving gifts. Be sure to thank God who has given us the greatest gift of all, Jesus Christ. |
DID YOU KNOW? – BREAK BREAD TRIVIA |
| Even though we celebrate the birth of Jesus on December 25th, historical records indicate Jesus was likely not born on that date. |
Frank Turner
Frank Turner is the founder of Break Bread, Break Chains and is the co-host of the following podcasts: Defund The Church, Relative Currency, Politically Entertaining, and Christ over Crypto. He is also the founder and creator of the op-ed site Fake News Syndicate.