Christmas… What is Christmas?

This question may sound funny to most of us. Some of us may even ask what sort of question is that, who doesn’t know what Christmas is? But I would like you to take out time to answer this question. Well, the general consensus, most likely will be “Christmas is the celebration of the birth of CHRIST.” Well, that is very correct but I will also love to add a little something to that, do kindly read on…

I believe we all know the story behind Christ’s coming to this Earth (that is HIS birth), for some of us that do not know it and those that do know it but do not really recognize it; (John 10:10b) says it all “I come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly” those are the words of Jesus Himself, that means that CHRIST was born because the Earth was filled with sin, in essence if the Earth was free of sin, then there would be no need for Him to be born. This means that the Almighty in HIS kindness, looked down on us (HIS creation) and not wanting us to perish in hell had to send HIS only begotten to die for us (John 3:16).
Hence, I want to categorically state that CHRISTMAS is the celebration of GOD’s LOVE on HIS creation (Gen. 1:26a), this is my personal meaning of the word CHRISTMAS and based on this view, I will like to debunk the notion that this yuletide season is a period for squandering money, gallivanting about, going on shopping sprees, etc rather it is;
– A season of thanking the Almighty for this gift of CHRISTMAS (Luke 2:10-20)
– A season of showcasing/spreading HIS love to all men (saved and unsaved)
– A season of witnessing the gospel of Christ (This is very essential)
These are just few points that I would like to make, so let’s have this in our hearts, that this is our period to glow forth in His glory and love.
Merry CHRISTMAS!!!
Love you all.

Godwin Chibueze