Why Look Forward From Christmas?#
We shall celebrate many things this Christmas, but let us remember that our God is Lord of all history.
We shall celebrate many things this Christmas, but let us remember that our God is Lord of all history.
Christmas is the Father delivering a love letter to His world not via a post-box, but a manger. This letter is as short as it is loving.
There is a significant absurdity to Christmas. Christmas is the mighty arm of God stretched down to an earth enveloped by darkness and imprisoned to sin.
Is there a fearsome gun-toting believer who will free the baby Jesus to face His world? Jesus needs to be liberated from the manger and lifted from the hay.
We have heard the Christmas story all our lives. I am very glad it is well known.
Christmas purchases account for 1/6th of all annual retail sales in the U. S. Masses of devotees are dedicated to addictive shopping. It is largely devoid of any teamwork.
At that first Christmas Mary proclaimed our Lord's wonder, then almost four centuries later Bishop Ambrose of Milan (c340-397) taught us how to live it.
If Christmas is the entry of Jesus upon earth there will be a second Christmas - He will enter again.
If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights and shiny balls, but do not show love to my family, I’m just another decorator. .