Merry Christmas! ❤️

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I’m sure you’ve heard this greeting before, thousands of times I assume. But have you ever stopped to think about what this greeting means? I find it so interesting to listen to the fierce battle from some secularists who are fighting to replace this greeting with “happy holidays.”

So let’s break both statements down, and then you can decide which one reflects your beliefs and values most. The word merry is defined in Webster’s dictionary as “full of gaiety or high spirits: MIRTHFUL; marked by festivity or gaiety, a merry holiday time; QUICK, BRISK, a merry pace; giving pleasure: DELIGHTFUL.”

Christmas can be broken into two words: “Christ,” which means the Messiah or the Anointed One and “mass,” which can mean the celebration of the Eucharist, the dismissal at the end of the gathering, or unleavened bread. So, in other words, the classic greeting “Merry Christmas” could easily be paraphrased as “May you be joyful and happy during the celebration of the birth of the Messiah, the Anointed One.

It kind of sounds like “‘He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth,’” (Luke 1:14, NIV).

Happy holidays basically means “Have fun on your day off.” 

I’m not sure about our society, but I’m pretty sure you and I would gladly choose “Merry Christmas” and really mean it. We want everyone to be blessed, happy, and overwhelmed with joy because the Messiah of the world was sent to save us from our mistakes, sins, ourselves, and the clutches of the evil one. The Bible says it so well: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16, NIV)

I’m praying that your Christmas is merry, prosperous, and meaningful. I pray you feel His presence as you celebrate the birth of Christ. I’m believing this Christmas will be more real for you, your family, and your friends. We’ve lost so much this year, and now we have the opportunity to turn to a Savior, the Messiah. The government won’t save us, money won’t save us, and power won’t save us. 

May this Christmas be the biggest celebration of Christ, and may He save you from every evil trial and temptation.

Because you’re a miracle. 

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15 Comments

  1. Pirkko on 25/12/2020 at 8:28 AM

    Merry Christmas to you too and thank you Paul Marc for your inspiring messages – like a gift from God every day. Bless you!

    • Dewana on 25/12/2020 at 3:01 PM

      Merry Christmas my dear friend and br

      Merry Christmas to yours and you ?⛄??

      • Pamela from Philippines on 25/12/2020 at 3:36 PM

        Merry Christmas to you and your family?



    • Anthony Bush on 25/12/2020 at 4:14 PM

      Amen Amen Amen #JESUS1ST Merry Christmas Mr. Goulet & Miracle Everyday Families ⚘?? #GODBLESSUSALL #BESTILL #PRAY #FAITH #FAMILYLOVE #BLESSED #THANKFUL #GRATEFUL “2021” AMEN AMEN AMEN #JESUS1ST ♥️??

  2. Stacey Derck on 25/12/2020 at 12:17 PM

    Merry Christmas to you Paul? Thank you so much for your beautiful devotions we are blessed with daily

  3. Kelly Burris on 25/12/2020 at 3:41 PM

    Merry Christmas and bless you and Eric for finding your way into my life ❣️
    Grateful for the way God is using you in my life and I’m sure in many others.
    May you have a very blessed day

  4. Armae Liezel Jimenez on 25/12/2020 at 3:41 PM

    Merry CHRISTmas too! Thank you so much for your daily message, I’m so bless with it! GOD bless you always and take care always! Pray that more people will be BLESS and Inspire from your daily devotional! IN JESUS NAME, AMEN!

  5. Dominic Huizenga on 25/12/2020 at 3:58 PM

    Paul, I just wanna thank you for all you insights and inspiring words each day. I make it a point to listen to you each day. Even tho I’m quite a mess at times I’m a recovering alcoholic, addict who finally found God after 48 years. God bless and Merry Christmas

    • Sharron Kibler on 25/12/2020 at 11:25 PM

      Merry Christmas ????? to you and your family!!!!

  6. AMH on 25/12/2020 at 4:09 PM

    Merry Christmas! May Our Savior be with you today and always!

  7. Kimberly Ann Wright on 25/12/2020 at 4:28 PM

    HAVE A MERRY AND A HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!! THANK YOU JESUS!!!

  8. Teresita Mallari on 25/12/2020 at 6:15 PM

    Merry Christmas Paul Marc to you and your family.

  9. Vivian on 25/12/2020 at 9:45 PM

    Merry Christmas to all on Jesus net God bless us as we all celebrate the birth of our saviour Jesus ?

  10. Sophia on 26/12/2020 at 2:58 PM

    Merry Christmas ? may God continues to bless and keep you and your family.

  11. Katie Pena. on 26/12/2020 at 3:01 PM

    Merry Christmas Pastor to you and your family. I Love this message. Amen To Our soon coming King.

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