"Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst." 1 Timothy 1:15(NIV)
I would never claim to be a very smart person - blessed, yes. Smart? No. God gave me an ability to run and a love for Him but definitely not the knowledge of Solomon. There's one thing that isn't hard to figure out though. You can't have a race without a runner right? So why are so many people trying to have Christmas without Christ? What is so offensive about Jesus? He came into this world for one reason - to die for our sins - mine and your's. He came to show us mercy, love and grace. What is so offensive about that?We are now replacing Christmas trees with holiday trees and the term "Merry Christmas" is off limits to most retailers. What does "Happy Holidays" mean anyway? There is nothing happy about a holiday without Christ. In fact, there is nothing happy about an eternity without Him either. The bible says this about the lost, "Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life." Matthew 25:46 (NIV). But Romans 10:13-15 tells us that “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”
It's pretty simple, without Christ, there is no reason for celebration - today or on Christmas. But, we have so much to celebrate when we accept Him as our Savior! Let us be the ones bringing the "good news!" to those who may "have not heard." Don't be afraid to say Merry Christmas. In fact, say it every chance you get. If you are "sent" to the mall, say it. If you are "sent" to the post office, say it. Just say it... MERRY CHRISTMAS. "How can they hear without someone preaching to them?".
Heavenly Father, thank You for sending your son to die for our sins. Thank You for Christmas as a way to remember the birth of Jesus Christ and celebrate the good things You have given us, namely Salvation - the greatest gift of all. May we be bold this holiday season and be the ones to bring the "good news" to those around us. We pray this in your precious name, Jesus. Amen.
Happy Running!!!
Christmas with a Capital C - Go Fish
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