Have a Christmas...but what kind?

Firstly, it's been a long long time since my last post, but today, there's an urge for me to write this down.

It's regarding the message at today's Service. As you might know, Christmas is near, and i keep on thinking of how many would "celebrate" Christmas, joyfully, in a warm manner (it's not hard that a picture of Joseph, Mary and Jesus in a manger. However...

I guess it helps to know how dirty, and smelly and stinking a manger is. May i draw a comparison to some public toilets? And really, what Child is this? The King of Kings, LORD of Lords, to "downgrade" Himself, this is Love.

The tv is booming right now beside me. I don't have a hot drink beside me, no nice, soft music, in fact, my hosuemate is playing Need For Speed Most Wanted at my side. So i'm not flowing with tears now, but in my heart, i know...at least, yes, at least i know.

Thank You LORD. Amen.