A Herald Is Needed!

Two Sunday's ago, I attended two churches. Both dealt as you probably guessed, preached and taught on Advent. Christ is coming. I spoke with a friend who has done years of studying different religions and faith stance. He attended both services with me and reminded me that Christmas really has nothing to do with Christ.


For a moment I was stunned and then my research came back to remembrance. As we drove Greta, Corey and I discussed the most segregated hour of the week. At one church we attended somewhat represented the kingdom of God as I understand it. It was integrated and had a variety of ethnic groups, ages and preferences.


Both pastors highlighted Peace and the Hope of Peace that this yuletide season represents. As I observe the television, internet and print advertisements, I come to a conclusion that truly indeed a herald is needed, actually several. Christmas was appropriated by followers of Christ to proclaim our Lord and Savior Jesus's birth. Though we don't know the exact day of Jesus birth, we celebrate it on Christmas.

This birth is about much more than gift giving and partying, though I believe both can be a part when properly executed. Christmas is about love, joy and freedom. It is about someone, something, and some principles that are larger than ourselves. Christmas is about taking a pause and breathing. It is about sharing love to those who matter most. It is a culmination of knowing how much we are loved by God and our experience at sharing it with others not just on Christmas, but throughout the year. Christmas is an event, but it is more than that, Christmas for Christians is a celebration of a lifestyle.

A lifestyle where we know we are loved and thus we love.
A lifestyle where we have joy and thus we give joy.
A lifestyle where we Hope and inspire others to Hope.

Christmas for Christians is a time where we celebrate the continual presence of God in our lives as we live out the principles which Christ taught, not just on December 25th but on everyday of the year.

Merry Christmas!!!