What is your favorite thing this time of year? There are so many things to choose from. Most love the music of the season. The food is wonderful. The lights chase the darkness away. The kids are happy and excited. We spend time with family and friends. We remember why we are grateful for the baby born in Bethlehem.

The Christmas season is a joy-filled time, but what are you most grateful for today? Chances are, it is something you are most grateful for almost every day. If Christmas fell off our calendars and there were no special moments, no special parties, and no special decorations, we would still have so much to rejoice and be glad about.

Sometimes we put too much expectation into a holiday that, truthfully, is just another season of another year. The best things about today will probably be the best things about your life one or two months from now.

“This is the day that the Lᴏʀᴅ has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” This is a day to be joyful—and so is the tenth of every month. Why is that? Every day is a day the Lord has ordained. God literally created each day for a reason, including these special days of the Christmas season.

We should make these days special in our hearts and be glad for the chance to celebrate all we love and enjoy. But, for what joys did God create and give you “this day”? Only God has the answer, uniquely designed for each of us.

Why did God make this day for you? How will you rejoice over it when it is done?

Wisdom is understanding that the gift of Jesus is our treasure. Every day with Jesus is a gift of the Christmas season. Rejoice and be glad.