RECLAIMING CHRISTMAS: The Light of Hope
While the angel spoke to the shepherds as representative of the Jewish people, the implications went beyond the scope of national Israel.
While the angel spoke to the shepherds as representative of the Jewish people, the implications went beyond the scope of national Israel.
Just as the sunrise signals a new day, the birth of the Redeemer some 2000 plus years ago was the dawning of hope for forgiveness of sin and new life for all who put their faith in Him.
When it comes to reclaiming Christmas, biblically authentic Christians grasp that truth is not the tinsel and the tinsel is not the truth.
The crèche commemorates a miraculous historical event. The crèche represents a set time when the God of creation chose to live within the confines of humanity.
At the dawn of time, God promised the virgin-born Redeemer to Adam and Eve.
As people of faith, telling God we’re thankful for His blessing in our lives is always appropriate.
I hope this short account will motivate you to document your own family’s record of service, so that future generations can too remember the price paid for our freedom. And, don’t let this day go by without thanking a veteran!
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