“The Birthday Party,” part 1

 “A child has been born for us.  We have been given a son who will be our ruler.” 

Isaiah 9:6 (CEV)

 Begin with a skit featuring a birthday boy awaiting the arrival of the guests for his party.  As they arrive, they each greet the birthday boy half-heartedly.  The presents are unwrapped and turn out to be ordinary and rather useless old items.  The guests seem rather complacent about the whole thing.           

            How would you feel if this were your birthday?  (Allow for response).  This is the time of year when we celebrate Jesus’ birthday.  Jesus is God’s Son.  He left Heaven and came to this earth so that He could live as a human and die in our place, taking the punishment for our sins.  Every year we celebrate His birthday because if He had not been born, we wouldn’t have a way to get to Heaven. 

            It is important to remember at Christmas that we are celebrating Jesus’ birthday.  With all of the wonderful gifts that are exchanged, don’t forget to bring your best gift to Jesus, the King.  Jesus is greater than any king or ruler that there ever was.  We must come to Him with our very best gifts.  After all, it’s His birthday.