”And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” | Luke 2: 10-14

This is the season of the year when, whether we wish it or not, we are compelled to think of the birth of Jesus Christ.

Christmas is celebrated all over this nation by believers, unbelievers, skeptics, agnostics and even infidels.

I hold it to be one of the greatest absurdities under heaven to think that there is any religion in keeping Christmas or any other holiday. It is even doubtful that the Lord Jesus was born on Christmas day.

A relationship with God is not based on keeping days, observing rituals, or continuing ceremonies. A relationship with God is based upon heart faith, loving obedience and personal knowledge of God.

However, I am thankful for the Christmas season for several reasons.

1.) There is enough work in this world and a few days of rest and relaxation is wonderful for working people.

2.) I enjoy the generous spirit of Christmas. I wish it could last all year. People laugh a lot during Christmas. We seem to be more aware of each other during this season.

3.) Christmas enables families to get together around the fireplace and to meet old friends again. Children come home and visit their parents.

4.) Christmas is good for the nation’s economy. Let’s face it, people spend money during the Christmas season and this enables the small businessman to make ends meet and the large businesses to employ more people. The way our economy operates, the quickest way to recession and unemployment is for us to quit buying.

5.) But the chief reason why I am thankful for the Christmas season is that, even with all of the undesirable qualities, at least once a year men and women are brought face to face with the fact that Jesus Christ the Lord did come into this world.

Now, it is our business to find out who He was, why He came into the world, and what He did while He was here; and I might add, where He is now.

~ Pastor Henry Mahan

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Kingsport Sovereign Grace Church Bulletin Article date: 22 December, 2019 | Previous post date: n/a