The Lady Is A Leader & She Welcomes The Conversation of Christmas (812 hits)
Is there anyone you know that loves this time of year more than me? This person would really have to be on auto-pilot, because I can break out and sing a Christmas Carol in the heat of summer!
There is something about the joy we all express; nods exchanged as we pass each other on the brisk city streets, smiles shared as we wander through the crowded marketplace, and sparks of excitement in the eyes of children… young and old. (Wink)
One of the most beautiful aspects of the season is the manner in which we come together to celebrate what our nation has deemed as the birth of our Lord and Savior.
Commercialism has attempted to dwarf the essence of the season by the abundance of circulars we receive in our postal, as well as electronic mail; yet I am of the belief that it causes dialogue. Allow me to list a few examples:
Department stores ask employees to say "Happy Holidays", instead of "Merry Christmas”, causing both consumers and employees to voice their opinion, and make an individual decision as to support or not to support. Choose ye this day... Joshua 24:15
Should Christmas Day happen to fall on a Sunday, leaders make the decision whether to have Worship Service, allowing both congregants and leaders to truly investigate the purpose of true fellowship. Let us not forsake the assembly... Hebrew 10:25
As Christians, it is a season to evaluate the genuine purpose in our giving to others. So that your giving be in secret... Matthew 6:4 christmas
When we allow ourselves to begin a conversation as to the true meaning of the celebration of the birth of Christ, we may also learn from others the reasoning for some of their actions. This season, a dialogue has already begun as to whether Starbucks should add Christmas imagery to their beverage cups.
There are parents who may not have had the luxuries we so often take for granted today. In this case, they may be apt to devote their focus to the purchasing of "items" rather than the promise of the Savior.
There also may be those who have experienced a life of abundance, and want to display to their children, community, and/or colleagues the essence of the yearning to spend eternity with the Master.
While both experiences are vital to the growth process, the ultimate goal should and must be, during this season and always, to be a vessel which enables others to see Christ through our life and actions.
Celebrating the birth of Christ is such a heartwarming miraculous event; just think, our Emmanuel was born through miraculous conception, walked and lived on this earth, died on the cross for you and I, and rose again with all power, that we might have a right to the tree of life. What greater gift? I must celebrate His birth!
So, during this Holy Holiday season, while making your list, add the gift of “listening". And, before you speak, check your verbiage twice!
By doing so, you too can be a participant of the Celebration of Christ!
