Sunday, December 18, 2005

Why Celebrate?
Mood:  chatty
Topic: Christmas
Many years ago, a child was born in Bethlehem, who was called a King. Some came to his bedside, a manger, and presented him with gifts of gold, frankencense, and mirrh. While others brought sheep, music, or fresh hay for his bed. Still others were so frightened of the baby they sought his death.

In my heart, the child I speak of is my Messiah, my High King, my Savior.

Christmas is the time I get to announce his Birth to the world without fear of chastisement, or pain. It is a time of fellowship with others who believe as I, and a time of joy and peace. It is a chance to shower others with blessings of gifts, just as the Christ child was presented with gifts.

Christmas isn't about Santa, his elves, his reindeer, or the gifts this mythological character brings. It is about the Love of God being so great, he sent his son to be born a helpless child who would grow to understand his purpose on Earth was to save the human race from it's endless sins through death on a cross. It is about celebrating that birth of the messiah, and his eventual death and resurrection.

It is well with my soul.

H.

Posted by Honeybeebug at 10:54 PM PST | Post Comment | Permalink
Updated: Sunday, December 18, 2005 10:55 PM PST

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