Happy Christmas to you all, to everyone. This is not going to be a rant, not really. It’s just very disappointing, that every year at this time, the holiday celebration gets bigger and bigger and the celebration of Christ gets smaller and smaller…to the extent that it’s almost lost to the world, (certainly in the UK).
Since September, shops of various persuasions have had shelves of red, green, gold and silver Christmas ornaments, tinsel and the like displayed with presents and food galore ready to be purchased. So, it’s made clear to us all that the clock is ticking down to the big day, yes, the day…
For most of us it’s December 25th and that means presents, social and family gatherings, eating too much and generally lots of stress and overindulgence! But really, and this is where I have to write this; “Jesus is the Reason for the Season”, Honest! Otherwise, what’s it all about?
Yes, I know it wasn’t Jesus’s true birthday, but it’s a day to celebrate the Son of God’s arrival on Earth, in the way that he did. And WOW! That’s definitely worth celebrating; the coming of the Lord, Praise Him indeed!
Read the Gospel of Luke 2 v 1-20, search for the Nativity Story, take time out from all the stress and pressure that is created at this time to really feel the true “Reason for the Season”.
Think about it; there’s no Christmas without Jesus.
Peace be with you and a very Happy Christmas.
Be Bold Be Strong,
God Bless, Church Without Walls Ministries 🌈✝️
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