Where Is The Line To See Jesus?

If you have not had the opportunity to see this wonderful video of Becky Kelly singing the song "Where's the Line to See Jesus" you are missing out on one of the few modern songs out there that remind us the true meaning of Christmas is Jesus.

The song brought back many memories of Christmas pageants I attended as a child and of  the family traditions we started when my children were small. The reading of the Christmas story was a tradition as well as attending midnight mass together as a family. No matter where the family members were at Christmas, whether together or apart, we all attended midnight mass knowing that we would all be there together if only in spirit. It always filled my heart with love, joy and a peaceful feeling. We found it to be the best way for us to welcome Christmas morning by praising God and thanking him for the wondrous selfless gift of his son to the world. 

As the children grew older we made it a practice to give needy children Christmas gifts of things they really needed and would otherwise have to do without. My children got to pick their own recipient's name from the Angel tree that listed things of necessity. Using their own money they bought those gifts for them plus a toy and treats. I wanted my children to experience the warmth and joyous feeling you get from giving to others.

With my children grown many of our Christmas traditions seemed empty and meaningless. There was no one there to eat the special treats I was used to making and only two presents around our tree. Since we had no real wants, we decided to share Christmas with local families who were less fortunate and we have been doing that for many years now. It is still my favorite way to tell the story of Jesus to others, the true gift of Christmas.

It offends me when I see the overt commercial Christmas season that deprives Jesus of being the focal point of the holiday. Jesus is still the reason for the season. Many of us have forgotten him in the heat of Black Friday sales and in the long lines to see Santa at the store. Nearly all gifts bought have nothing to do with the reason we celebrate Christmas.

What can we do about it? I have asked this over the years and here is what I have done: I have stopped buying gifts from stores that don't allow the name "Christmas" in their store ads. I no longer financially support companies that try to eliminate Christ in anyway. I make my family gifts with my own hands from materials gathered throughout the year. In doing so, not only am I being thrifty and eliminating debt but my gifts reflect the love in which they were made and are more personal. I spend Christmas with the Lord and my family, thanking God for his son’s birth. Jesus offers us salvation if we come to him, the true gift of Christmas. That is what Christmas is all about.

I would like to encourage everyone to restore Jesus to his rightful place as the Star of Christmas, our savior, Christ the Lord. "Where Is The Line To See Jesus?" really brings this message home. Thank you, Becky Kelly, for bringing it to our attention.