“Tis The Season”, “Happy Holidays” or “Merry Christmas”, Just a few of the phrases and sayings that you will hear this time of year. It’s no secret that at this time of year many will celebrate the birth of Christ. Most good bible students of all backgrounds know that Jesus was not born on December 25th, The New Testament never records the date of Jesus’ birth, nor does it instruct Christians to observe or commemorate it annually. Matthew and Luke record the birth of Christ to establish His identity as the promised Messiah, not to create a religious observance (Matthew 1:18–25; Luke 2:1–20). Yet, around the world Jesus birthday is celebrated on this day. How should the Christian view this day? We should view this day as most do already. Let it be a day for families to get together and share gifts of love with one another. The Lord knows most families do not have enough time together now.
The sad part about it all is that for some people this is the only time of year they even think about Jesus. Being misled into thinking that his birth was the greatest thing he did for us, when in fact we know as Christians that the greatest thing he did was die on the cross for the sins of mankind, and we remember his death, burial, and resurrection every first day of each week. However, throughout the year, Jesus is ignored by many; but this time of year, everyone must deal with Him! The atheist, Muslim, the Buddhist, and the Jew and yes, the Christian each must decide how to handle this holiday season. And they don’t all handle it the same way.
Why not turn this time of year into an opportunity to ask people: “What are you going to do with Jesus?” You see, He is the one Man who changed the world! Someone has said, “He built a bridge to Heaven with two boards, and three nails.” He has so influenced the world that we measure time from His birth. The fact is: Jesus simply cannot be ignored, this time of year, or any time of year! He is my Lord (Acts 2:36), He is my God (John 20:28), and He is my Savior (Matt.1:21); as a matter of fact, He is everything to me! And I pray that He is your everything, everyday!
If you have been putting Jesus out of your mind and life, why not give Him serious consideration, or for some a reconsideration? If those of us who believe in Christ are wrong, and there truly is no God, we will never know it; we will just pass quietly into non-existence. On the other hand, if those who don’t believe in Christ are wrong, they will lose their soul (John 8:24). That makes it a question worth pursuing! The evidence is overwhelming that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God.
“Jesus is the reason for the season.” It’s catchy. It’s heart-warming. It’s reassuring. However, As some have more aptly stated, “Jesus is the reason for every reason.” God is indeed, the reason for this and every other season (Psalm 104). And as such, that we all should be “ready in season and out of season” (2 Tim. 4:2) to teach everybody about Him, His truth, and His Son (Acts 17:2-18:19), so that they too, may truly come to know, celebrate, and worship our great God and thank Him for the gift of His Son who died on the cross for the sins of mankind.
God Bless -Todd
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