Monday, December 16, 2019

MATT Good Morning! I’m Matt Farmer, Associate Pastor at Central United Methodist Church in Meridian. One of my most cherished roles in this life is being a dad. Like many households with kids, ours is all abuzz with Christmas. It’s finally December and my son is counting down the days with great anticipation. In case you’re wondering, it’s only nine days away. Excitement and Christmas seem to go hand in hand. However, through all the hustle and bustle -of the holiday season, we can lose sight of what truly matters—Jesus. His coming as a babe in a manger is why we celebrate. Between the wrapping and the merry-making, I encourage you to slow down and remember the real reason for Christmas. This is a celebration of a savior. A merry-making gift that was given to all of creation—so, take a moment today to just be thankful for the gift of Jesus.