It’s that time of year again when we start to plan for Christmas. The weather has begun to get chilly, and we can see our breath in the air when we speak. We start wearing our heavy winter coats, hats, gloves, and furry boots. All of the shops are advertising sales to beckon us into their midst to buy their wares. There’s excitement in the air, especially with the young people. There are parades, tree lighting, and singing carols. It’s hard not to get excited and involved. Our children’s awe and wonder rubs off and we can’t help remember how it felt as a child at Christmas ourselves.
But, I can’t help but noticing from the news on TV, radio and in newspapers that many people are starting to object to Nativity scenes, songs about Christmas and even to Christmas trees. What has happened to us? We were once a Christian nation, but now even the mention of God and Christmas gets teachers and other workers fired from their jobs. It’s not politically correct anymore, and we don’t wish to offend those who don’t believe in God, do we? We have strayed so far from our roots, and never refer to our Constitution or Bill of Rights for people anymore as well. Whatever happened to the freedom of speech? And how could a Nativity Scene or a Christmas tree be so objectionable?
We are fast becoming a Godless nation. Corruption reigns in high places, and we are starting to lose our rights, one after the other. Crime has continued to escalate in our country. Abortion, one parent families, homelessness, high jobless rates, and numerous foreclosures have continued to grow. The schools in some areas are now omitting the actual facts of history, or mentioning them lightly.Our children are being shortchanged, and parents need to learn more about what their children are learning in school every day.
Christmas is such a special time. A time to be with loved ones, and share meals, exchange gifts, enjoy each other’s company, and reflect on what the season is really all about. If over 2,000 years ago a tiny baby born in Bethlehem to a willing couple to God’s will changed the way we live and think, we mustn’t forget how important to humanity that occurrence was. Without the birth of Christ bringing God’s love to mankind and being willing to give His life as a grown man on a cruel cross, we would have no chance of redemption. Jesus loved us so much that He was willing to die for our sins, so that we might have eternal life in Heaven some day. Regardless of what church you attend, and what doctrine you follow, Jesus promised before He went back to Heaven that He would return someday.
If you read the book of Revelation and other books in the Bible, you will see that it states what the world would be like before He returned, and I believe as well as many others we are living close to that time now.
So, celebrate Christmas, be of good cheer and enjoy the holiday and your loved ones, and be thankful for what you have. If you haven’t given your life to Christ, there is still time, but time is running out. So, Merry Christmas everyone and God Bless~
Helen L. Price
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