CHRIST
CHRISTMAS CHRISTIAN
What
people think about Christmas!
The
season for the Reason we were saved today, the story we are told each day, a
hope we foresee to the eternal life above.
Jesus
Is The Child, The Reason For The Season!
Christ Christmas Christian is a Phrase that reveals the true essence of the Birth of Christ. Christ came and gave us a purpose to celebrate, the purpose of salvation to the world and to all people who where ones condemned to death, to bring life and light and that why we are called Christians today. So when you start reading the Title backward, you find out that Christian celebrate Christmas because of Christ.
Christ Christmas Christian is a Phrase that reveals the true essence of the Birth of Christ. Christ came and gave us a purpose to celebrate, the purpose of salvation to the world and to all people who where ones condemned to death, to bring life and light and that why we are called Christians today. So when you start reading the Title backward, you find out that Christian celebrate Christmas because of Christ.
Then so was Christmas, its quiet interesting to know the
thoughts of many people about Christmas. Mostly it’s about the cloths, the hair
style, the place to go, the food to eat and another thing that amaze us as
children at that time was the cries of innocent chickens, goats, rams, cows
that there very own lives are laid for the stomach and many more. In the past,
people celebrate Christmas with an essence- a true essence. So very unfortunate
in the world today many people do not know the true essence of the birth of
that little Child born in a manger. Before His coming, many things took place
to prepare His coming. His birth, another remarkable thing- born through a
virgin, in a house of sheep’s, laid in a manger, a place were feeds are put for
the satisfaction of animals. Now a king has being born, a star appeared to the
three shepherds, “a king has been born for you today”. Normally when you find a
person or a child born in this kind of situation, as poor as it might be; the
gifts that will be given to him/her will be less expensive and just as
manageable for a few penny. But the birth of this very Child attracted gifts of
lots, real expensive from not just anybody, -Gold, Silver and Myre. His
birth as humble. We ought to celebrate Christmas just as his birth, with dignity,
respect and true essence of the birth in mind.
Christmas
is a very special day that we celebrate once a year. A day the Child, the
savoir Christ was born, surrounded by farm animals in Bethlehem.
An
article I read stated this “Christians and non-Christians celebrates Christmas
as a major festival and take public holiday in countries around the world.
Others celebrate Christmas with gift-giving, decorations and Christmas trees”.
Again I asked is this the true essence of the birth of this Child? No, many
people take Christmas to be a normal religious routine, a festival that every
body enjoy, a festival of committing many atrocities, a festival of drinking
bear to drunk, a festival of committing all sort of immoral acts as to enjoying
human pleasures, sex and so on. Any body with this kind of thought should
re-think again. Non Christians Join Christians to celebrate Christmas because
of the wrong impression that was given to them; they feel free and secure to
celebrate because the true essence is the unknown. For many, instead of
unbelievers to realize Jesus birth and significance to their lives, they end up
seeing the appeal of seeking pleasure instead of a humble adoration.
Unbelievers are supposed to know the true essence of Christmas when ever it is
celebrated. The relationships and the communications should be about the
marvelous birth of this child that every nation is talking about and wants to
know about, the peace that came to the world, the price sacrifice for all. The
true essence of the birth is the thing that needs to be preached around the
world. For the humble savoir was not born in the palace of immorality, nor the
den of drunkards, nor the place of adultery, nor the house of iniquity, nor the
room of wickedness or in the mist of kings – for he is the King of kings, And
the Government shall be upon His shoulders, and He shall be called, wonderful
counselor, the mighty God, the everlasting father, and the Kings of kings.
The Real Meaning of
Christmas
Once
again it’s December, the time of remembrance of the birth. December has come
and with it all the joys of Christmas. But what is the real meaning of
Christmas? Could it be the cloths, the meat, the chickens, the rice, the cruse
through the town, the dinners with friends and family, the picnics and so much
lots of fun, the father Christmas grooming around the corner of streets with
gifts and chocolates. Is this really the Christmas Bundle?
Many people expect in Christmas,
they go extra miles to see that they have a pot of rice, a bow of chicken and
some bits of Christmas gifts for friends. For some they have the privilege of
spending time with their families and children, relative who come from
different places for the purpose of this wonderful occasion. Its quiet
unfortunate to see how people struggle in other to get the Christmas going, But
come to think of it, the money is not enough, the cloths for the children; the
pink one for the baby girls and the jeans for the boys. Yet, Christmas can be a
season of great joy.
The
celebration of the birth of this Child is the true essence of Christmas. The
birth of this child brought great joy to the world. The Shepherds, wise men,
and angels all shared in this remarkable event in a life time, an everlasting
hope for all.
Long
before time, His coming was foretold by Prophets. Luke
2: 6-14 says:
“While
they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to
her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger,
because there was no room for them in the inn.
And
there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their
flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the
Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them,
"Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all
the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is
Christ the Lord.
This
will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a
manger." Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the
angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth
peace to men on whom his favor rests."
In
this hard world of many dangers and pre exposure to darkness, a light was born,
a light that can not be quenched, a light for all to see. This child’s story
was one that can not be left out; He is one of truth, love, and hope. He
brought the hope of salvation to all of us. Because of our wrongs He came. We
can know that heaven is a place where we can go to when this life is over, only
when we have this child in mind (Jesus).
We
can truly be happy at Christmas! No matter the conditions we find ourselves, no
matter the ache that cause our downfall, the only thing we need to have is this
Child. What may be happening might be a stepping stone to your lives greatest
rounds. Believing in this child this Christmas means bringing home the peace that
last forever and eternity. Though we may then after believing have a peaceful
home, but there is something much greater, Heaven will be our peaceful home one
day.
Look
at Christmas in a new way this year. This is the year to invite Jesus into your
heart. You will then have a "Merry Christmas." The joy and peace you
will receive will last all year as you look to God for all your needs to be
met.
Jesus
Is The Child, The Reason For The Season!
The Celebration
People
celebrate Christmas in a grand style, gifts, sweets, dinners, parties, dances,
etc. especially eating is one of the best part of Christmas because its just
like any other anniversary that people celebrate. Yap, actually its good to
keep the body and soul together, but its all about fun now days.
As we
show the love for our families, friends and relatives we should put In mind the
ultimate love of God. For when we celebrate Christmas, we are celebrating one
of the greatest truths of our faith.
The
truth if very far from people today, because the work that Christians are
obligated to do and show to unbelievers is not achieved due to the change in
true Christian practice. The new way of life today shows us that Christmas is a
celebration of all, believers and unbelievers.
The
mind set of this wonderful celebration should not only remember the event that
took place 2,000 years ago but the remarkable and supernatural coming of the
child Jesus.
Jesus
Is The Child, The Reason For The Season!
Benefits
of believing in this Child (Jesus)
Galatians 4:1-7 says: “what I am saying is that as long as
the heir is a child, he is no different from a slave, although he owns the
whole estate. He is subject to guardians and trustees until the time set by his
father. So also when we were children, we were in slavery under the basic
principles of the world. But when the time had fully come, God sent his son,
born of a woman, born under the law. To redeem those under law, that we might
receive the full rights of sons. Because you are Sons, God sent the spirit of
His son into our hearts, the spirit who calls out, “Abba Father”. So you are no
longer slave, but a son; and since you are a son, God has made you also an heir.”
This
child is an amazing child character. At the fullness of time the Father in
heaven sent His only son for the redemption of the all. This is a message of
great joy. According to Galatians, we humans are born under the law which means
that there was a law that existed before the coming of this child. A law,
meaning there is a fault somewhere, a law given to guide. When a law is in
existence people have a mandate to obey no matter how difficult it might seem
and failure to do what the law demand means a price must be paid
(condemnation). That law was a law that limited the true inheritance that was
meant to be if not, because of the fall of Adam and eve. By this we are
subjected to the ruling of the law which indeed did not offer a room for
salvation. The law that governs a child; “What I am saying is that as long as
the heir is a child, he is no different from a slave, although he owns the
whole estate.” It has been the plan of God for His children to inherit the
kingdom, but along the line there was a rebellion. God showed his greatest love
and mercy which is the greatest gift of all. He so much loved man that He gave
His only Son (in the fullness of time) to come into the world under the law to
defeat the law and to conquer the death which is the condemnation under the
law, to bring us to His marvelous light of eternity and the benefits and
inheritance as heirs of the Father. Through this very child (Jesus) who came we
can now be sure and certain of full rights as sons and daughters of God; Only
if we chose to believe in this very child of hope, life and eternity.
Roms.
8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus
because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the
law of sin and death.”
Today
is our now, tomorrow no one knows. The child is the way the truth and the life,
no one can go to the father except through Him. This child is a child that only
through Him we can get save, through Him we are sons “Because you are Sons, God
sent the spirit of His son into our hearts, the spirit who calls out, “Abba
Father”. This child, through Him we have an inheritance of the father. The
world has offered us wealth, pleasures of immorality, fame and fortunes, this
very world has offered us nothing but death, this world can not offer us this
great privilege that God (the ultimate) offered. This ultimate gift is the
Child that was born in Bethlehem. Therefore anyone who believe in this child
“there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”. This very
child is the child that every child, big or old, slaves or free, masters or
servants celebrate and feast in the Christmas. How do you wish to ask yourself
this Christmas; will it be all the chickens, will it be all the picnics – get
together, will it be the hangouts, will it be the parties or the ultimate, will
it be all about telling others and showing others the importance of the
celebrations of the birth of this very child. It’s remarkable how we had this
story; it’s amazing how we believed, it is hopeful having been saved and having
a place as a son/daughter of the Father (God). Have you also been saved by this
very child. There is nothing to loss because life is just a journey or an
adventure. A task is given, a mandate to be fulfilled, lives through the child,
to lead to an eternal life and inheritance. Then world no matter there struggle
can never compare even an inch to what the child (Jesus) has. Moreover God owns
everything on earth and in heaven.
Make
this Christ your Christmas this year 2012 as we forward into the grace of the
New Year 2013 and you will truly experience the joy of a CHRIST CHRISTMAS CHRISTIAN.
Jesus
Is The Child, The Reason For The Season!
Are
you a Christ Christmas Christian?
May you have the gift of faith, the blessing of
hope and the peace of His Love at this Christmas and always!!!
Written by Abraham John
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