Bah Humbug?

Bah Humbug?

Every year the struggle becomes more and more real-the Christmas struggle that is. Every year I have to stop and ask myself if my observation of Christmas is one of loving Christ and honoring Him or getting caught up in the hype and the falseness that is promoted by retailers, TV commercials, etc. At what point are bigger and better gifts just promoting idol worship instead of showing people we care about them?

There is one great gift that can’t be wrapped in a pretty bow – that is the love of Christ. It is the most important thing that we can share with others during this time of year - and it can’t be bought. It was paid for many years ago and it is freely given now. Christ was born in a manger and there was nothing fancy about it. What makes us believe that giving big expensive gifts can have anything to do with Christmas or that it would be what Christ would want to happen in celebration of His birth? 

How do you think Christ would like to celebrate the day of His birth? Would He want to go volunteer at a homeless shelter or find a way to help others? During His time on earth that is how He spent most of His time, so that would probably be at the top of His list. How does He want us to spend it? He might want us to share His story with those around us. The love of Christ is so powerful and yet overlooked during the most important time of the year. Every American knows what Christmas is, but does every American know why we celebrate this holiday? That’s really sad that there are people who might be celebrating Christmas and don’t even know about Christ. It’s time we tell them, don’t you think?

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.”

Isaiah 9:6-7