I can’t help but wonder that if some people’s Christmas (for example: the people that are willing and have had physical altercations over the limited supply of Black Friday sale items?) should be missing ribbons, tags, packages, boxes, or bags -would they be able to agree with the Grinch’s conclusion in that Christmas is something more than things that come from a store?
Christmas is not about:
- Santa Claus coming to town
- Snow in Africa
- Either silver bells or sleigh bells ringing
- Hop-along boots and a pistol that shoots
- wanting a hippopotamus
- It being cold outside
- Mommy kissing Santa Claus
- Grandma getting run over by a reindeer
Nor is it about:
- A snowman brought to life by an old hat previously owned by a magician
- An outcast reindeer with a shiny red nose
- A cute little Italian donkey that doesn’t scream and kick named Dominic
It has nothing to do with:
- A fully grown human haven been adopted by elves seeking out his human father who doesn’t know that he has a son
- The comical antics of a fictional family having to deal with an unexpected visit from their in-laws during this holiday
- Possibly getting your eye shot out
- Being home alone
Christmas, December 25th is when the visible church celebrates the birth of our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ. However, the exact day and date of Jesus’ birth, though unknown, is estimated to be sometime in September to mid-October. There also happens to be different theories as to how and why people traditionally chose
to celebrate it on this specific date.
to celebrate it on this specific date.
To me the above considerations are nowhere as important as to what Apostle Paul travailed over for his beloved congregational family in Galatia that has been expressed in Galatians 4:19-20 - “Has Christ been borne in you?”
Have you truly experienced Christmas or have you just participated in the traditional worldly celebration of it?
Here’s a thought: What a “Not a Wonderful Life: What if Jesus Had Never Been Born?” - in me?
May the wonder of His birth,
the meaning of His life,
and the glory of His gift
fill your heart with unending praise.
May the Lord graciously bless, keep, and permit you to experience His constant loving presence and transformative power as you continue to faithfully walk with Him.
May he give you the strength, willingness, and ability to pray and live out the following statement: “Bring me whatever brings you glory!”
Merry Christmas!!!
CORAM DEO
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