Ah yeah, here we are again at Christmas time. People are out shopping for gifts, Holiday parties are everywhere, plenty of good food and good company. While Santa Claus is becoming more and more popular, the true meaning of Christmas has nothing to do with him.
Jesus Christ is the true reason for the season. Notice if you will CHRISTmas. More and more in the United States, people are offended by that wonderful name...Jesus Christ. So much so, that stores are refusing to allow the Red Kettles of the Salvation Army to be parked outside their doors. You see, the Salvation Army is a christian organization and the world no longer is tolerating Christians.
Yes, Christmas is gift giving time. How Santa Claus got in on the act is beyond me. When baby Jesus was born in a stable in Bethlehem, Judea, Wise men brought Him gifts as a celebration of the birth of the Savior. Today, Christians give gifts and receive them with Jesus in mind. It is common for Believers to include a Bible tract with the gift, letting others know about why we celebrate Christmas and why Jesus came here.
The story in itself is so remarkable. Jesus Christ left heaven's glory, to be born of a virgin, to take on the flesh of humanity, in order to one day die on the cross for our sins. Yes, Jesus is the reason for the season. But we as Christians should not expect non christians to hold to our beliefs. It is natural for them to believe otherwise or even in Santa. Sad but true.
As Christians we are held accountable to getting the word out about our faith. Tell others about Jesus Christ. That's called planting seeds. Then another Christian will come along and water the seeds planted. And eventually, God Himself would give the increase or better put save that person from his or her sins. If you don't know Jesus Christ as Savior, you can by going to This Powerful Website.
Whether you're a Christian or not, I want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy 2010. God bless you.
