Colossians 1:19–20 (NLT) For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ, and through him God reconciled everything to himself. He made peace with everything in heaven and on earth by means of Christ’s blood on the cross.
Christmas is such a joyful season for families. We decorate trees, bake cookies, and sing carols together. But it’s also a time to remember why Jesus came into the world. The Bible tells us that even though Christmas is full of joy, we should stay alert because there is still an enemy who tries to pull us away from God. Peter wrote,
Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion…
1 Peter 5:8 NLT.
That sounds serious, but it reminds us that we need Jesus every single day—even at Christmas.
Christmas is about giving, hope, and joy. But it’s also about God’s rescue plan. The cradle in Bethlehem was always pointing to the cross. That’s why the color red is so important at Christmas. It’s not just about Santa’s suit or wrapping paper—it reminds us of the blood of Jesus, shed so that we could be forgiven and live forever with Him.
The wonderful news is that Jesus already won the battle. He defeated sin and death once and for all. But the enemy still tries to fight back. We see this when people laugh at faith, when selfishness takes over, or when darkness seems easier than living in the light. This struggle goes all the way back to the Garden of Eden, when God promised that one day the serpent would be crushed (Genesis 3:15).
The birth of Jesus wasn’t just a sweet story—it was the beginning of God’s plan to bring peace. The baby in the manger came to grow up, die on the cross, and rise again. That’s the heart of Christmas: light breaking into darkness, good overcoming evil, and God’s love shining brighter than anything else.
Sometimes people don’t like the light. They may feel uncomfortable when Jesus is mentioned, because His truth shows what they’d rather keep hidden. But we don’t need to be afraid. God is working even in those moments. Our job is to stand firm, to pray, and to keep pointing others toward Jesus.
Parents, imagine what it would mean if your child—or someone they know—came to understand that Christmas is about more than presents. What if they saw that the greatest gift is Jesus Himself? That would be the most wonderful Christmas gift of all.
Family Reflection Questions
- Why do you think Jesus came as a baby instead of a grown-up?
- What does the color red remind us of at Christmas?
- How can we be “light” in our family, school, or community this season?
- Who can we pray for together as a family to know Jesus this Christmas?
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