"And the whole city was filled with confusion... some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confuse; and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together." Acts 19:32
The reason why we celebrate Christmas cannot come by explanation but by revelation. And until you have it, you can't be a true partaker of the benefits of the season. We had a warped idea of Christmas while growing up. We thought it was just about buying new clothes, receiving and giving of gifts, a time to eat and drink and be merry. But celebrating Christmas comes by revelation.
JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON. He's the one who gave birth to the season. Jesus is the celebrant. He ought to be the center of attraction and ought to be given maximum attention. Over the years, we've turned Christmas into our show and day and not His.
Christmas time is a celebration of who Jesus is and not who He was.
"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given... and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end..." Is.9:1-7. Jesus is the King of kings and the Lord of lords. We must know who the celebrant really is. Jesus was born a baby but He's no more a baby but a King.
"Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every other name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow...And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord..." Phil.2:9-11
We are celebrating Jesus Christ our Lord, The Anointed One, The Master of the universe, The Master over life's situations and circumstances. WE are celebrating what He has done, what He is doing, what He can do and what He will do through us, in us and for us. He is the name that has been given to us fr victories. (See also Rom.8:31-39)
Christmas is actually the time for sober reflections than a time for merriment. You should be able to ask yourself these questions: Who is He? What is my relationship with Him? Where's the evidence of what He has done in my life? Do i really know Him? If you don't ask yourself these questions, it becomes just another day to you and it fizzles out. All you will do, is put on fine apparel, eat; but when you "catch" a revelation of the true meaning of Christmas, the celebration of it can start today and will continue all life long.
"...Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem... there came wise men from the east... and are come to worship him... they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh..." Matt.2:1-12
We are able to talk about how He was born because of how He ended. Jesus ended well; thus the reason for the season is a call to worship. As you are reminded of the birth of Jesus, you have to:
Christmas is actually the time for sober reflections than a time for merriment. You should be able to ask yourself these questions: Who is He? What is my relationship with Him? Where's the evidence of what He has done in my life? Do i really know Him? If you don't ask yourself these questions, it becomes just another day to you and it fizzles out. All you will do, is put on fine apparel, eat; but when you "catch" a revelation of the true meaning of Christmas, the celebration of it can start today and will continue all life long.
"...Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem... there came wise men from the east... and are come to worship him... they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh..." Matt.2:1-12
We are able to talk about how He was born because of how He ended. Jesus ended well; thus the reason for the season is a call to worship. As you are reminded of the birth of Jesus, you have to:
- Look for Him
- Find Him
- Worship Him
- And give Him a gift
Christmas is the time to worship God afresh; it is a time to encounter Him. Christmas time is also the time to offer Jesus gifts and the first and most precious gift one can offer Him, is the gift of winning souls. it is the season of showing someone the way of salvation. Luke 15:1-7, Prov.1:30
Besides also, the sweetness of the celebration is not in what you were able to put on (apparel) or what you were able to do, but it is actually in how many were able to benefit; how wide your arms went in putting a smile on the faces of people.
This season is an opportunity for good works. When you are reaching out to men, honouring those who deserve honour in your life and around you, you are stretching that hand of mercy. As you show that act of kindness, you are actually giving to Jesus, this makes Him happy and His power will break upon you afresh.
You can't celebrate Him and not have Him.
