It’s good for us to think about the 1st Commandment at Christmastime: “You shall have no other gods.” That is hard, isn’t it? To worship God alone? To rejoice in God alone? To long for God alone? There are so many distractions, so many idols and false gods, especially at Christmastime. Yet, I hope you realize that no one and nothing is greater than Jesus. Mary did. Jesus’ mother sang, “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” The great things that God had done for her led her to rejoice in the Lord. This Christmas, don’t let anything take Jesus’ place. Instead, with Mary, say, “My spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” I hope you can listen to this Advent sermon. Jesus loves you!