There's a
song in the air by the birds!
There's a
star in the sky !
A treasure,
for you and me is down in the earth.
Open it up,
and see the gold, diamonds, and rubies
King of kings,
and Lord of lords.
He is here.
Who doesn't like a gift? Be, it a
small child or an old man, everyone likes to receive a gift. A wonderful gift, was
given to each and every one of us by, our Heavenly Father. Yes...a gift, a
treasure to the world, of His son 'Jesus', "For God so loved the world,
that He gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not
perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16. He, first gave us the gift,
now, it's our turn to give gifts. Our soul, our mind, and our body to Him.
Today, as I opened the newspaper I could
see, news of corruption, violence, fights, curfew and all sorts of chaos, going
around the world. People, need peace and joy, which is miles away, not like in
the time of Jesus Birth, in Luke 2:10 " But the angel said to them,
"Do not be afraid, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all
the people". The shepherds, wise men, angels, Mary and Joseph and everyone
who came to see the baby in the manger were happy as, King of Kings and Lord of
Lord was born the Messiah was born.
If you see, nowadays Christ, has been
cut from the word Christmas now only mas is remaining. Mas is a 'carnival
celebration'. Many, people
like a celebration making it to be used in wrong ways, by overeating, spending
in luxuries, drinking, pleasures and merry making. How can we have a 'Happy Christmas' when so many;
around us are in troubles, and problems, hundreds of homes are deprived of a
single meal, with no roof on top to lie down, violence, protest, cries, of
people in earth?
DOB, is the date, the month, and the
year when one is born. Mostly all are quite, familiarized with it. Everyone,
will be able to tell their and their loved ones, DOB. Now a days, the world is
so advanced that various cards carry all relevant information. When, we look into,
the scriptures, every single thing is recorded by the apostles, by the holy
spirit, by the prophets. Even, the offering, of the poor widow, in Mark 12: 42," two very
small copper coin." I wonder, at times why, then was birth day of Jesus,
hidden? The, birth of Jesus is written in Matt 1:18, "His mother Mary was
pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found
to be with child through the Holy Spirit". As, no one knows when is the
second coming of JESUS, in the same way no one knows when He was born. The, controversies
of His day of birth will go on. But, we know one thing that our Saviour was
born. And, we have a sure hope, this Christmas
that He came into the world for you and me, As, written in Phil 2:8 "And being found in appearance as a man,
he humbled himself and became obedient to death- even death on a cross."
He died for us, and rose up on the third day and reigns forever. He is going to
come soon, the date no one knows.
This, is the true message of Christmas which,
should be shared among all. He is 'Immanuel', meaning 'God is with us'. Let us
give ourselves as a gift to 'Jesus'. Invite Him, into your
heart. He sacrificed His life for us, so this Christmas let's sacrifice our
time, our energy, our efforts for Him. May the Lord, provide wisdom to you so
as to make the best use of Christmas. This, gift is to be treasured not only on
Christmas but all the year through. Live a life with hope, joy and peace,
amidst all tribulations till His second coming.
Friends, Hope this blog will throw, some light
to Christmas, as the stars in the sky. A new Christmas with hope, joy and peace
to all. Please do share, and comment your views. God bless you.
Thanks
Ann
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