1 John 3:8 ‘..For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.”
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Psalms 61-65
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Today, many non-christian nations around the world are greatly attracted to the glitter and sparkle of Christmas. They have adopted nearly every of its traditions except the spiritual significance of the season.
For instance Christmas is celebrated in Japan in a very big way. Yet Japan is nearly 99% Shinto and Buddhist and only about 1 percent of the population are Christians. Christmas in Japan is not even a national holiday, yet it has blossomed into a colorful and cherished time of the year.
The celebration blends modern festivities with uniquely Japanese traditions, creating an enchanting season that stands out from other Christmas celebrations around the world.
Their Christmas Eve is often celebrated more than Christmas Day. The Japanese Christmas Eve resembles Valentine’s Day celebrations in the UK and the USA. On that day, couples spend time together, exchange presents, go for walks to look at the Christmas lights and have a romantic dinner with a plethora of stunning illuminations dotting every corner.
The Japanese follow the western Christmas traditions of exchanging gifts, singing yuletide songs, decorating trees, special seasonal treats etc.They make a big fuss over St Nick, Rudolph, Frosty and santa. Their santa is sometimes dressed like a Samurai.
This Japanese celebration is not about the birth of Christ, rather it is only a cosmetic and commercial event that is enjoyed for its unique traditions, rather than its spiritual significance.
While the world may focus only on the glitter of Christmas, our focus should be on its spiritual value to us
Certainly, Jesus did not come to the earth to establish the commercial chaos that the world today calls Christmas. He came to execute God’s plan to destroy the devil and set men free.
Jesus came to fulfill the promise that God made in Genesis 3:15, which was that the Seed of the woman, would crush the head of the serpent.
Indeed the arrival of Jesus at the manger in Bethlehem marked the beginning of the destruction of every works of darkness.
1 John 3:8 says ‘..For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
Jesus came to bring an end to the enemy’s threefold agenda of killing, stealing and destroying.
Therefore the celebration of Christmas is the celebration of the Child that was born to save the world and set it free from bondage. We rejoice that God’s Son has come to free the captives and lift the burdens of men. His coming to earth means that God has come to tabernacle with man. He is our Jehovah Shammah – the Lord Who is there. He is our ever present help in every time of need. In the darkest of nights, in the toughest of trials, Jesus is the friend that sticks closer than a brother. He is our way-maker and burden-bearer. He comes as the fourth man in the fire to rescue us. Therefore let this season be a celebration of the coming of our Savior and deliverer who will never leave us nor forsake us.
PRAYER; Father, I thank You for sending Jesus for my salvation and deliverance. Please enable me to go beyond the festivities of this season and continually praise and celebrate You all the days of my life in Jesus Name.
QUOTE;
As we face life’s battles, the joy is that our faithful God is both our coach and referee. God will not blow the last whistle until you win. WORDBITE 201
Shalom!
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