John 6:35-38(The Message) Jesus said, "I am the Bread of Life. The person who aligns with me hungers no more and thirsts no more, ever. I have told you this explicitly because even though you have seen me in action, you don't really believe me. Every person the Father gives me eventually comes running to me. And once that person is with me, I hold on and don't let go. I came down from heaven not to follow my own whim but to accomplish the will of the One who sent me.

Christmas, Christmas time is here, time for joy and time for cheer. I remember that song when Alvin and the Chipmunks first sang it way back when. Christmas time has turned into a great time of rejoicing. A time when people who could care less about each other, get together and hug. It is a time when the house is all lit up, the streets are shinning bright and the malls are filled with busy people searching for just the right gift to give the mail man. Why do people go to such extremes only once a year? Why do we only love each other at Christmas time? Is it because of all the special television shows that are not invoking killing, violence, sex and drugs are being watched? Is it because of the mistletoe or the tree with all of it's presents under it? Or is it because people are actually allowing access to their hearts by the ultimate reason for Christmas, Jesus.

We hear Jesus is the reason for the season, but why is Jesus only seasonal to so many people? Are people only hungry once a year or maybe twice? Do we only eat at Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving? No, we eat all the time. So why do millions of people only partake of the bread of life once or twice maybe even three times a year and some don't even do that much? Isaiah 65:1(nlt) The LORD says, "I was ready to respond, but no one asked for help. I was ready to be found, but no one was looking for Me. I said, 'Here I am, here I am!' to a nation that did not call on My name. Is this what The Lord is saying to the world at Christmas time? Wouldn't He enjoy celebrating with us? I believe Jesus enjoys a good party in His honor and would love to participate but is He invited? Is Jesus like the kid who gets picked last for the team and then doesn't get to play? I mean, it is called Christmas isn't it?

Isaiah 53:1(nlt) Who has believed our message? To whom has the LORD revealed His powerful arm? Who out there really does believe? How many people has Jesus revealed Himself to? Is He saying, here I am, here I am, pick me and no one wants Him because they are too busy being someones secret Santa? Oh, Jesus wants you to believe so desperately bad that He stands at the door and knocks and knocks. But not too many open that door and invite Him in to the celebration of His own special day. How sad for Jesus. How sad for the world. How happy Jesus would be sitting around that tree with family that loves Him at Christmas. Will you be one that lets Him in this Christmas?