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Celebrating Christmas with Real Meaning

"The angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people" Luke 2:10

I am finding it very meaningful and renewing to remind my self of what Christmas actually means to me and to the whole world. Traditional and false understanding of the Bible takes away the power from the word of God. It always helps to take a fresh look at what the Bible has to say about the birth of Jesus. Here is another verse from the Bible which gives real meaning of Christmas - Birth of Jesus, the Christ:
  1. Christmas is good news
  2. Christmas news is of great joy
  3. Christmas is for everyone
What makes this news so special?

It's because Jesus (Greek word Jesus means Savior) is born. Jesus is the Christ - the anointed one, separated one for the purpose of saving people from the bondage of sin.
"For to you is born this day in the town of David a Savior, Who is Christ (the Messiah) the Lord!" Luke 2:11
To understand the value of freedom, one should talk to the people who were under the bondage. When I read about Corrie Ten Boom from the book "The Hiding Place", how she was able to go through the concentration camp with real joy in her heart in the midst of tears and how God miraculously freed her from it, I was able to appreciate the value of freedom that Jesus has given me from my sinful nature.

Here are some simple ways to celebrate Christmas with real meaning -
  1. Realize that this great news is for you.
  2. Understand the real meaning of Christmas - Don't be under the cloud of false understanding.
  3. Share the news with others - share your understanding with family, relatives, friends and children.
  4. Worship the Lord and be thankful to God for the salvation - Worship individually as well as with your fellowship.
  5. Learn to take rest in the Heavenly Father.
  6. Finally rejoice in the Lord with good food.
I would be glad to know other meaningful ways of celebrating the birth of Jesus. Please share your thoughts.

Questions to Ponder:
  1. What is the reason for you to celebrate Christmas?
  2. Do you take rest in the Heavenly Father this season?
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