I love the word holiday. Just the thought of celebrating is something that I look forward to. The word comes from holy, plus day (a holy day).

1. It can be a day set aside for special religious observance

2. A day of freedom from work; especially one in commemoration of an event

3. A vacation

I am so glad that God loves holidays. He not only asked His people to observe His feast and festivals, but He planned the greatest holiday ever. It was "out of this world!" The holiday originated in heaven.

God planned two trips for His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. The first trip happened in very humble surroundings - a feed trough (open box for livestock feed) for the Savior's baby bed. Our Lord Jesus chose to lay down His royal robes for a season and allowed Himself to be wrapped in long strips of cloth (swaddling cloth for infants). We can easily see that a joyful Christmas holiday can be maintained by the lowly in heart (those who will humbly love and serve others).

The second trip that Christ will make will be the holiday of all holidays! (Talk about taking a break, celebrating with friends and family, dining in elegance...) The Second Coming of Christ will be a time that you will never forget. Put it on your calendar. You can make a reservation by placing your trust in the gift of Christ.  He is worthy of our celebration and praise.

HAVE YOU RECEIVED THE GIFT?  I ask you to search your heart.  Have you received the gift of eternal life by asking God to forgive your sin and ask the Lord Jesus Christ to come into your heart? “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 6:23). Pray the prayer below to ask Jesus into your heart. He is the perfect gift just for you!

God, I believe that Jesus Christ is your Son and that He died on a cross for my sins and has been raised from the dead. God forgive my sins, wash me in the blood of Jesus. Jesus, come and live inside of my heart.  I believe that I am now saved and made new as I confess that Jesus Christ is Lord and Master of my life.