Christmas

I have heard many complaints from individuals about why we should not celebrate Christmas. Three of the top reason I hear are: 1) Christmas is a pagan holiday, 2) Jesus was not born on December 25th, and 3) everyone gets wrapped up in the commercialism of Christmas and they don’t even know the true meaning of why we celebrate Christmas.

All three of the reasons listed above are true, but I like Apostle Paul said when he was writing to the church in Philippi, “It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains. But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice.” Philippians 1:15-18, NIV

There is only time in the world that you will see a nativity scene set up in the mall, outside peoples homes, and even in grocery stores. Everywhere you look when shopping for Christmas decorations right beside Santa Clause and all the other decorations is the manger with Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. Why in the world would we as Christians complain? Like Apostle Paul said it does not matter how the message gets out to the world. Someone is hearing about the birth of Jesus and maybe for the first time!

Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19, Isaiah 55:11

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