Why Do I Celebrate?
December 20, 2009
by John ImlerJohn is an RVchurchesUSA Ambassor and author of It’s Never Too Late
As I enter this season when the refrain of love, joy, peace, and good will to all men is frequently heard—when everyone seems to be gushing out words of cheer and happiness—I ask myself “Why am I celebrating?” Perhaps I should ask “What or who am I celebrating?”
It is easy for us to get caught up in the festivities, to take it all in, and to allow ourselves to just go along with the crowd. To shop till we drop, to sign card after card, and to run hither and yon from open house to open house partaking of friendship and food and not ask ourselves “Why am I doing all of this?”
But I must ask myself, for I recall the truth that “There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven” (Ecc. 3:1). So, though it is cliché, I must ask myself “What is the reason for this season?” Are these things, although not wrong, all that are calling me to celebrate?
No! This is the Season when we remember the coming of the Prince of Peace—the Season when we remember the Giver of Every Gift—the Season when we remember the Greatest Giver of Love to all mankind. It is the Season when we remember the One who truly brought Peace for all mankind.
Why do you celebrate this Season? I invite you to join me in celebrating this Season for its real reason.
If you have not accepted God’s Greatest Gift of Love, Peace, and Joy, consider Him above all else during this Christmas Season (John 3:16-18).
John welcomes your comments either below or email him directly at john@faithrescued.com
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