WHAT CHRISTMAS IS ALL ABOUT!

 

Monday, December 18, 2023

 

WHAT CHRISTMAS IS ALL ABOUT!

 

Luke 2:8-14

8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

 

          Many of you have seen the Charlie Brown cartoon segment in which Linus explains “what Christmas is all about” by simply taking center stage and quoting from the above verses. But did you notice the transformation in Linus?

 

          Linus and his security blanket are inseparable except for an occasional sneak attack by a mischievous Snoopy. However, Linus drops his blanket to the floor while quoting Scripture. He abandons the security of a soft blanket for something far superior. He ends his monologue with a simple statement: “And that’s what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown!”

 

          It has taken several weeks for me to grasp it once again, but I think I have recovered that which was lost. Christmas is about RESTORATION. Sin ruined everything. Even all of nature is out of harmony. Relationships are broken by selfishness, lies and pretending. No man heeds Ephesians 4:25 “Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.”

 

Dear Lord, for whatever reason, this season brings restoration, and I am grateful. Thank you for the light that helps us to see others and ourselves as we truly are. Thank you for the light that helps us to see YOU as you really are. AMEN