Christmas? What
is Christmas?
This question
may sound funny to most of us. Some of us may even ask what sort of question is
that, who do not know what Christmas is? but I would like you to take out time
to answer this question. Well, the general consensus, most likely will be “Christmas
is the celebration of the birth of CHRIST.” Well, that is very correct
to most people but I will beg to differ a little.
I believe
we all know the story behind Christ’s coming to this Earth (that is HIS birth),
for some of us that do not know it and those that do know it but do not really recognize
it; The only reason CHRIST was born was
because the Earth was filled with sin, in essence if the Earth was free of sin,
then there would be no need for HIM to be born. This means that the Almighty in
HIS kindness, looked down on us (HIS creation) and not wanting us to perish in hell
had to send HIS only begotten to die for us (John 3:16).
Hence, I want
to categorically state that CHRISTMAS
is the celebration of GOD’s LOVE on HIS creation (Gen. 1:26a), this is my personal meaning of the
word CHRISTMAS and based on this view, I will like to debunk the notion that
this yuletide season is a period of squandering money, gallivanting about (flexing),
or eating rice and chicken or new clothes or what style of hair to make or
where to go, rather it is
- A season of thanking
the Almighty for this gift of CHRISTMAS (Luke 2:10-20)
- A season of showcasing/spreading
HIS love to all men (saved and unsaved).
- A season of
witnessing the gospel of Christ (This is very essential)
These are
just few points that I would like to make, so please as we all celebrate this
season let’s have this in our hearts, that this is our period to glow forth in
His glory and love.
Merry CHRISTMAS!!!
Love you all.
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