Tis the Season to Share Christ!
Have y’all noticed that Christmas isn’t so much about the birth of Christ anymore? Why does Christmas have to be so commercialized? The stores had Christmas decorations up before Halloween! I do acknowledge we had a late Thanksgiving this year. I realize it isn’t set-aside as a Biblical holiday, but His birth is a big deal in the Old and New Testaments. December 25th is the time we have set aside to honor the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. So, let’s do it!
Let’s let others know about Jesus. Let’s tell them why He was born of a virgin. Let’s tell them about His ministry here on earth. And let’s tell them about the perfect sacrifice at the cross. We want to be sure to tell others about how He arose on the third day. And how after spending time with a group of His followers, He went to heaven to prepare our place with Him!
We, as believers, need to get back to what it is all about? You likely remember (I’ve shared it before) the Peanuts cartoon special where Charlie Brown asks the question, “Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?”
“Sure Charlie Brown, I can tell you what Christmas is all about!” his friend Linus informed him.
“Lights, please.” As Linus goes on stage and shares Luke 2:8-14, “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 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 Savior, 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.
And Linus picks up his blanket and says, “That’s what Christmas is all about Charlie Brown.” And having made such a profound speech, he puts his thumb back in his mouth.
I still think that is one of the best cartoon scenes ever animated and presented on the screen.
Why does the real story of the birth of Jesus have to be taken out of the stories written today? Why is it that we can’t tell the account of the awesome birth of our Savior in the schools and at the public square? And why is it that Christmas is about so much “stuff” that doesn’t have anything to do with the birth of Christ?
I plead with anyone who takes the time to read this, when you think of Christmas, let us look to the writings found in Matthew and Luke of the birth of the Christ child. Let us reflect on the prophecies of Isaiah and others who foretold of His coming. Let us share this on Christmas morning and any other time the family gathers near.
Let us remember those old hymns and new ones, too! Let’s go tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born. But let us not stop there. No, not by a long shot!
Let’s also go tell others about his life, let us tell of the three years of his public ministry, and the the trials, death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Let us stop worrying so much about whether we are getting a gift from our Aunt Sally and how much money she spent on it, and focus instead, on the greatest gift ever given. No one will ever outdo this gift.
John 3:16, “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.”
How important is Christ to you? Go tell others!
Choose Jesus, choose life! And find a Bible believin’ church where you “fit in” and know, grow, and follow Christ! See y’all at church and keep PRAYIN’ for HIS HARVEST! And y’all KEEP PRAYIN’ for RAIN! Amen