Most of us grew with the notion that Christmas was a time our parents buy new clothes for us, travel to the village, eat special meals, party with friends and do a lot of new things. We forget the main reason behind the birth of Christ our Lord. Christians are those who believes that Christ came in human flesh, died on the cross and rose up on the third day.
Christmas is however a time to reflect on all these and also live upright in order not to miss out. For the reason of Christ we have been forgiven our sins. This is an obvious reason we should celebrate. Our confidence lies in His death and resurrection, we are now free indeed. His death reconcilled us back to God, it was a perfect plan for the redemption of man. Incase u don't know, Christmas is a time for reconcile those who have been separated from God. Your celebration will be in vain if you're not in peace with all men.
Giving is another important thing to recon with. Our charity shouldn't be to only people who have been kind to us or immediate families/friends. This is a time to show love to the needy, visit the sick and show love to the most little of all. The parable said when I was hungry you gave me bread, when I was in prison you visited me, when ?. This is a time to show love to the Muslims and even pegans, they deserve God's love.
The Christmas season is a time to tell someone about Christ also. On daily bases our lights should shine so bright and preaching about Jesus should be our lifestyle. This is an aspect most of us have failed woefully, we wait until its Christmas before we show the love of Christ or preach about Him.This is a time to give both physical food and spiritual food. Preach about Christ this day and beyond.
Our reflection this day should be on the significant of the coming and death of Christ. Your reflection would reveal yourself to you.Christ came to perpetuate. The question is, is your lifestyle in accordance with His own ?, sincerely ask yourself whether your life really demonstrates the life pattern and principal teachings of Christ. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year....
Elisha Z. Maleeks
