Share what Christmas is Really About

“She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 BSB

In an article titled “North Carolina Woman Sets New World Record in the Mile—Backwards” published yesterday, it was reported that Wilmington, North Carolina, has a new backward-running superstar. On December 16, Ann Marie Pierce set a new world record for the fastest mile run backwards, crossing the line in 7:24… “I run backward once each year, and it’s at this backward mile challenge! I’m always up for wild challenges that force me to step out of my comfort zone, especially if it’s to raise awareness for missions such as Optimism Oasis!”… Pierce says she has done other “wild and silly” world record-breaking times, like running pregnant and double and single stroller racing, but she hasn’t made them official. “I have a lot of fun keeping running extra mysterious by challenging myself to these weird things. Hopefully inspiring others [to] give things a shot too.”

And you know, when it comes to stepping out of our comfort zones to raise awareness for something , Christmas is the best time of the year for you and I to do something many people might think is “wild and silly.” And that’s sharing the real Reason for the season every chance we get. That it’s not about the trees, the presents, the food, or anything else. It’s about this… Jesus Christ was born to “save His people from their sins.” Plain and simple. Christmas is all about the birth of our Savior and what it provided. 

So knowing that only those who are “His” will spend eternity in heaven with Him, let us be bold in sharing the Good News this Christmas season my friend. The gift of eternal life might be free but it will only be given to those who accept Jesus as their Savior. Plain and simple. 

Heavenly Father, thank You for the priceless gift of eternal life that You provided through the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Thank You for loving us so much that You would send Your one and only Son to be born of a virgin and to walk among us to show us what true love is. Help us to love others in the same way so that we would not withhold this Good News from anyone. It’s in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!