Here is what I think about Christmas while we now live in a crazy world, yet there
is hope. All that we got in this season is but real, true hope. The
ultimate proof is the very rationale why we celebrate Christmas: "For God so loved the world, that He gave His
only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have
eternal life." That is the real meaning of Christmas my
friends. The message many Christians complain is lost in an onslaught of
the winter solstice, holiday trees, parties here and there, fancy gifts in exchange,
stuff, Santa, and yet more stuff. And that's true, but I will take it a little step
further - and this is where non-Christians, atheists, Muslims, Jews, Hedonistic,
and everyone in between can come together: the real meaning of Christmas isn't
just about the baby Jesus born in Nazareth. It's also about what we do with the
knowledge of the Christmas story/nativity.
Instead of being selfish on keeping this festive seasons and
message to ourselves of the Christendom without letting our atheist brothers know,
we should instead be on the lookout for those in needs: the poor, the needy,
widows, orphans, loners, the rejected, the suffering, the lost, broken heart,
the angry, the depressed, neighbors, parents, strangers, brothers, sisters,
co-workers, friends, and yes even our enemies. And we should help and love
them because God first loved us first. Just doing that alone will shine a giant
spotlight of hope into a dark world and that is what the magic of Christmas will
all be.
My prayers this Christmas is for more people everywhere regardless
of religious affiliation, believers and non-believers, to be inspired by the
Christmas story and the love God showed His people, and for them to pass that
love on to others. And not just the big Christmas meal, cloths, and sex
base parties.
Be a blessing and Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Ronald
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