Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, Good will toward men (Luke 2:14)
Christmas is a time for family and for gathering together. It is a time to reconcile with both friends and loved ones alike. A time to create, nurture, and treasure up loving and lasting memories.
Christmas is a time for giving, and for volunteering one’s time for the service of Jesus. It is the season of generosity and kindness.
And Because God loved the world so much that He gave His one and only Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross so that whomsoever believes in Him should themselves, not die, but gain eternal life, we too commemorate the day, by exchanging gifts and expressions of goodwill toward our fellow humans. Yes, we say, Merry Christmas! Why?
Because when we say merry Christmas, we are speaking blessings over that person. We are pronouncing all of what God intended for us to have over them. Peace. Joy. Goodwill. God’s favor. Shalom. And many, many more blessings. Why would you not want that?Peace.
Love. Go Forth and Embrace The Season.