As some will argue, Christ was not
born on 25th December, probably, but the truth still stands; Christ
was born. He was born on this earth and he was born for a reason, not for a
season. The season is not as important as the reason, but today we value and
give reverence to the season while relegating the reason of His birth to the
background.
Most of our preparations for the
commemoration of the birth of Christ are physical and never spiritual; it all
boards on new dresses, new shoes, new cars, and new jewellery; in fact new
everything to show off. Of course, the birth of Christ is actually a cause for
celebration, because of the reason for His birth. However, it should be a celebration
with a tint of sobriety, a reflection of where we are with Christ and a
contemplation of what His birth stands for as well as what it meant to our
lives as Christians.
What does it profit you after toiling
all months only to squander it in this season? What is the gain of soiling your hands with
evil and all manners of dubiousness just because you want to celebrate this
season? If truly you understand the reason for this season, then you would not
involve yourself in any unreasonable acts or actions just for the season.
The seasons of Christmas come and go,
but the reasons for Christmas stand for eternity. Let your reason for
celebrating Christmas stand above the season. The season is not about you, so
do not adore yourself, your family with new apparel. It is a season of peace
and goodwill that is the essence of His birth. Step out of the crowd, look
beyond you and reach out to those in need of Christ, give love to the loveless,
preach the gospel of peace not just with your mouth but with your acts and
actions and spread goodwill to all men.
SEASON’S GREETINGS TO ALL.
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