For any festival or celebration, there is usually a purpose for it. Usually, celebrations are to mark or remember the past, notable and current events of life.
Christmas , though synonymous with Christianity, means different things to different people ,whether Christians or non-Christians.
For some, even among the Christians, Christmas is only meant to go to a place of worship i.e Church, wear new and good dress, , visit old and new friends, go to the movies, eat , drink and have fun, get back home to retire to bed.
However, Christmas , though is meant to be celebrated with some some of the events or activities earlier mentioned, but it is more than that.
Find below what Christmas should really be to everyone who believes in the Trinity and the Lord Jesus Christ :
1.Christmas is a period to remind us that Christ once came to live in the world with us.
2.That he came to die for our sins as our redeemer-Matt. 26:2
3.It is a period to give our best service to others just as He came to sacrifice His life for mankind.
4.Christmas is not only for eating, drinking and wearing good clothes but to share with others what they lack (physical or spiritual)if we have them in abundance.
5.It is a period to remember the poor.
6.A period of sober reflection and love for our neighbours.
- Christmas is a period to share the word of God to those outside the fold , especially the Agnostic-Mark 16:16.2Tim.2:1-2
8. It’s a time to forgive those who offended us and make amends-Matt 6:12-15
9.It is a time to examine ourselves if we are still in faith-2 Corn.13:5
- It’s a period to pray for the World to be in the knowledge of Christ-1 Tim.2:1-3
The list is inexhaustible. So, in this Christmas period and even beyond , let us be moderate , humble and affect positively the life of others in our environments, just as Jesus Christ did when He came to this sinful world to die for our sins.
December 26th is schedule in the Christian Calendar as BOXING DAY. You are not a pugilist , so the misconception of engaging in physical combat is out of the way.
Boxing Day , December 26 is a day for you to box your gifts for the needy and your loved ones. Think of this now and put it into action.
Wishing all a merry Christmas and a Happy jolly New Year.