Christmas isn’t about lights, gifts, or fleeting nostalgia. It’s about the eternal plan of God to rescue sinners through Jesus Christ. Jay Nickels reminds us that before creation, God knew we’d fall yet chose to send His Son anyway. The manger points to the Cross: Jesus left Heaven’s glory, was born in humility, and died willingly because of love no nail could force. Temporary happiness fades, but the true joy of Christmas is the unchanging peace and eternal life found only in the Savior. Don’t let another season pass without pondering the heart of Christmas and sharing it with someone who needs real joy.