I overheard a little boy ask his mother a few nights ago, "Mummy, do we celebrate Christmas?" To which his mother replied, "No, only Christians celebrate Christmas." He gave it a short thought, and then looked up and asked, "Mummy, CAN i celebrate Christmas.. please?"
His question made me think. What's Christmas all about?
It's about a God who gave up all of heaven's luxuries
and came to earth to be born a baby
stripped of all His power and majesty
It's about a God who owns the whole universe,
but was born in a lowly humble manger
It's about a God who appeared to the nobodies of that time - shepherds
It's about a God who chose to be born a Saviour
Born to face rejection, betrayal and suffering
Born to be crucified
To bring hope and life eternal.
I wished i could tell the little boy, "Yes, of course you can celebrate Christmas. Christmas is not just for the Christians. Christmas is for everyone, especially for you. Jesus was born for you, and for me, and for everyone.
Blessed Christmas, friends!
Happy Birthday, Jesus! =)
