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“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this” (Isaiah 9:6-7, NIV).
My mind flashes back to when I was five years old. It’s the first Christmas I truly remember, and snow surrounded the scene. Inside, lights twinkled on the tree in every color. Shades of red, pink, and purple danced on the walls, reflecting the imaginary journey of those inside the vintage village houses to my right and left. All seemed peaceful, and cheery, as it should be.
Over the years, I quickly learned that while I loved presents and the presence of others during the holidays, the greatest gift wasn’t one I would find wrapped and hidden under my tree. The true meaning of Christmas wasn’t in the delicious food we ate, the crazy board games we’d stay up late playing, the fellowship we shared with family, or even Santa’s cookies. But it was in something—and more specifically—someone I’d come to know.
