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A Revisited Devotional from December 17, 1997.
Luke 2:7 – And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. (KJV)
One of our Christmas traditions is to remember the whole Christmas story as told in Luke 2. Many people will have a creche in their homes, and some people will start by putting out the angels and an empty manger, and then, as Advent progresses, they will continue to add more pieces. By Christmas Eve, all the pieces will be in position for the retelling of the Christmas story.
Our Christmas tradition has more to do with the positioning of our creche. For us, the creche always has to be under our Christmas tree to remind us that we have already received the most important gift of all. I'll always remember one Christmas as we were putting a few gifts under our Christmas tree when our son said, "But, Mom, when you put all the gifts under the tree you'll have to move the creche." I could understand this rationale coming from a very excited child, and it is so common to hear this in our society today. Just as there was no room in the inn for Joseph and Mary when Jesus was born, often there is no room for Jesus on Christmas morning as we tear into all those nicely wrapped presents. So, if you were to come to our home for Christmas, you will find our creche under our Christmas tree to remind us that the greatest gift of all was given to each of us by God — the great gift of His Son!
Prayer: Lord, we give You thanks for Your Christmas gift to each of us. As we share our gifts with each other during the Christmas season, help us to remember Your gift of love to each of us in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
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I read your devotional from 1997 and enjoyed it so much. Thank you.
Wonderful reminder of The Reason For the Season!
Merey Christmas.
Thanks Ruth, may you and your family enjoy this Christmas season. Blessings.
Great reminder to us all of what’s most important, Ruth. Thanks and blessings to you and your family this Christmas!
Thanks Ruth…And thanks for shining your light in the Victoria area, where my daughter-in-law and two sons live!
Blessings from across the water in West Vancouver!
Christmas Greetings Ruth.
Nice to see your devotional revisited!
all the best now…and throughout 2025.
Good morning, Ruth,
Very nice message in today’s devotional.
Thanks for the needed reminder.
Thank you for writing this devotional.
A gift for each of us. A gift for me.
What a reminder. Thank you.
Blessings.
Merry Christmas.
Thank you, Ruth, for having written the devotional that was presented today.
We certainly must be ever thankful for the arrival of Jesus and His ever presence in our daily lives. Truly the very best gift to ever receive and be most thankful for. Blessings for having prepared this devotional and may you enjoy this wonderful celebration of Jesus birth.
Good morning,
Ruth, I enjoy when people share their traditions at Christmas and what it means to them. I love the thought your family put into where the creche should be placed and the meaning behind it – beautiful.
You wrote this in 1997, and it is even more relevant in the world we live in today. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas and many blessings.
Thank you for sharing this encouraging devotional with us. May we always make room for our Saviour! Blessings.
Thank you, Ruth, for sharing your Christmas tradition that reminds us of the wonderful gift we have received.