Some folks have misplaced their religion in Christmas. Both it’s too industrial, too infantile, or too one thing else. And, sure, when you have a look at Christmas as a social obligation, I agree. However we must always not neglect the which means of Christmas. If we do, we rejoice one thing as a result of it’s that point of 12 months. However Christmas is way more than cookies, presents, and get-togethers. Okay, you say, why is Christmas nonetheless a giant factor? Glad you requested.
Christmas is a giant factor as a result of we commemorate the start of the savior of the world. With out Christ, we must drink up the bowl of God’s wrath on our personal. However due to what Jesus did on the cross, all who consider in Jesus are freed from God’s wrath.
Then I noticed one other sign up heaven, nice and wonderful, seven angels with seven plagues, that are the final, for with them the wrath of God is completed (Rev. 15:1, ESV).
As I learn this passage yesterday, it jogged my memory of Jesus’ phrases on the cross: “It’s completed” (John 19:30). The wrath of God is completed due to Jesus. How blessed we’re and the way a lot we now have to rejoice. That’s why Christmas is and can at all times be a giant factor.
Why is Christmas nonetheless a giant factor?
This small instance of how superbly the Bible is intertwined, and weaved collectively, assures me of how God deliberate our salvation lengthy earlier than we have been born. It doesn’t matter what folks say, the Bible is true. Jesus got here into the world as a child to save lots of us and convey us house to heaven. How blessed we’re certainly.
So, I method Christmas in awe. Certain, it’s a thriller however it’s true. And it proclaims God’s like to all mankind. It welcomes us to return to Christ, to obtain his grace as an incredible reward it’s. We’re freed from God’s wrath, we’re free to stay in God’s love and beauty.
That’s what Christmas is all about for me. It doesn’t matter the place on the planet I’m situated and it doesn’t matter what I eat or what sort of presents I give or get. What issues is that I gentle a candle, open my Bible, and worship my savior.
Gracious God,
Your reward of salvation is past great.
Thanks for sending Jesus!
We give up to him and reward him without end and ever.
Bless us together with your presence this Christmas.
Allow us to really feel your love and presence in our properties.
Assist us to know a bit extra about your salvation plan.
Fill us with awe and reward.
In Jesus’ valuable identify,
Amen
P.S.
Isn’t it wonderful how on the cross Jesus makes use of the identical root phrase [of τελέω (teleō), “to finish”] to proclaim his mission was completed as used within the textual content of Revelation to specific that God’s wrath might be completed? I really like these connections between totally different texts within the Bible. The extra I research the Bible, the extra I’m in awe of God. Blessings to you this Introduction season. Jesus is coming for you. Be prepared. And rejoice!
