Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
Now if that phrase offends you, please feel free not to continue reading. I use Merry Christmas simply because I believe that this is a great time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Now for the many who recognize that the probability that Jesus was not born anywhere near December I believe you are accurate. But since I do not know the date when He was born, I choose to celebrate it at what has become the traditional time.
Now you might ask why I celebrate the birth of Jesus since he was born 2000 plus years ago? As I generally do not celebrate anyone else’s birth from that era. The answer as you probably have guessed is that I honestly believe that He was and is the son of God sent to bring salvation to any who choose to accept said salvation. Many others celebrate Christmas simply because it is a great season to celebrate.
Now to the many who find this season hard, or difficult due to vast many reasons It is never my intention to add salt to your wounds when I say merry Christmas. I recognize that this season can be very difficult and open many memories that have failed to heal or have not healed well. To you, I would offer solace and hope. This season is actually about hope, the hope of healing and forgiveness. The hope of a future. This hope is found in the actual person of Jesus not the fictional character of Santa or the many variations. But the person of Jesus who was born so long ago.
I recognize the very real need for faith to accept that a person could be born both a god and a man. And not just a god but the God of creation. The God who established all things and as such actually understands the reality of the lives we live. I know that this can be very difficult and practically impossible to believe. But there is a very real reason that the Christmas season exists.
To those who would now bring up the various reasons this season exists, ask yourselves at what date these reasons were established. Why celebrate something that is over 300 years dead? Some would even bring up that Jesus' birth was not celebrated at all by the early church. I believe you are accurate. But this does not detract from the reality that something vast happened. Which returns us to faith.
But returning to my point, Merry Christmas, and may you feel the love and joy of my Lord Jesus this season.
Blessings
in Café beBee
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Comments
Pascal Derrien
2 years ago #11
Ah you are very kind an open invitation it is then who knows I may drop one day likewise have a great one :)
Greg Rolfe
2 years ago #10
@Pascal Derrien Just to let you know, on your birthday there is a large party at my house. Any time you are in town you are very welcome to join us and we will sing happy birthday to you!!! Lots of food and conversation. Have an amazing birthday and a great new year!
Greg Rolfe
2 years ago #9
Hi Ken. Yes, this season can be difficult but not overwhelming. Thank you for your concern. We have a Christmas day service as well as the Sunday service. Which I love but yes it does add a little to the calendar. Overall it is a good month, but as the article mentioned it brings with it some challenges.
Pascal Derrien
2 years ago #8
As you know I dont know anything about jesus but it is my birthday on the 24th so I will gratefully accept your seasons greetings :) have a good one Greg
Ken Boddie
2 years ago #7
Your comment about Christmas being the busiest time of year for you made me stop and think, Greg, so much so that I read this educational post on the subject:
https://churchleaders.com/pastors/pastor-articles/338142-10-reasons-the-chritmas-season-can-be-hard-for-pastors.html
I am now much more conversant with the kind of the work that you probably do for your community. I hope that it’s not all a one-way street and that the occasional parishioner stops now and again to thank you for your efforts.
Take care.
Greg Rolfe
2 years ago #6
Merry Christmas!!!!!
Greg Rolfe
2 years ago #5
Hi Ken. I do agree with you about why saying merry Christmas would offend but to some it does. For me, this is not a season break. It is one of my more busy times. May you have a truly Merry Christmas!!!!!!!
Ken Boddie
2 years ago #4
From one who has absolutely no belief in formal religion, Greg, I wish you a Merry Christmas. Can't see why this salutation can possibly be offensive when it heralds a time to relax, think of others, and give of our time and experience (not to mention the swapping of presents). For me, it's a time to recharge the batteries and to remember the less fortunate. I'll enjoy the Santa movies and the openly accepted tall tales and myths associated with them, but forego the religious ceremony. Here's hoping the seasonal break will also refuel your grey matter and encourage you to continue blogging on this platform.
Javier Cámara-Rica 🐝🇪🇸
2 years ago #3
Merry Christmas !!!🎁🎄😍
Greg Rolfe
2 years ago #2
#1 May you have a very Merry Christmas Jim!!
Jim Murray
2 years ago #1
Nicely stated. I'm a Merry Christmas guy too.