The Real Reason for the Season

The real reason for the season: A Christmas poem by Arletia Mayfield, The Prophetic Scribe.

It’s not about the lights, the presents, or the Christmas tree.
It’s all about the man who gave His life for you and me.

It’s not about the food, the drink, or the revelry.
It’s about what He did for us on Calvary.

It’s not about Santa Claus. It’s not about elves. It’s not about reindeer,
or how many gifts we receive for ourselves.

It’s all about how God loved us so much that He gave His only begotten son,
so that we could all be saved by the sacrifice of one.

The real reason for the season is the birth of Christ Jesus,
and the comforter He left behind, that He promised would never leave us.

The joy I feel in my heart today is solely for Him
because of what He did for me, I am free from sin.

The light that I’m reminded of shined in the Eastern sky.
The star of Bethlehem that served as a guide

to welcome the savior to this world who was the Love of God in the flesh.
And, when the cup was given Him, thank God, He passed the test.

The red Santa suit and Christmas wrapping remind me of His blood…
that covers my sin like a protective blanket, demonstrating His Perfect Love.

So, while we celebrate, don’t forget the real reason for the season.
It’s the day we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, so don’t forget to please Him.

How do I please God, you ask? Well…”It’s impossible to please Him without faith.”
We need supernatural guidance and strength to run life’s race.

This Christmas, get to know the King of Kings – let your desire for true love be the reason.

And remember that the birth of Jesus is the real reason for the season.
c 2007 The Prophetic Scribe

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Arletia Mayfield is an ordained minister and the founder of The Prophetic Scribe Ministries & Publications. She offers courses and resources to help Christian writers and artists use their gifts in ministry. Arletia expresses her faith creatively through books, poetry, storytelling, skits, and worship with flags.