Christ is the Reason for this season  !

We are in the month of December !   Everywhere you can see activities of Celebration and Joy, marking the Advent of Christmas !    Christmas is celebrated as a Universal celebration, rejoicing on the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.   Amidst the celebrations, it is important that we meditate on the basis of this celebration.

Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was born in this world as a Man for all of us.   Yes, the Creator who created the entire universe, took the humble form of a man and came to live in this world as a man, to pay the price for the sins of mankind on the Cross of Calvary and thereby assuring us of Deliverance from Sins and paying way to Eternal Life.

The Birth of Christ, which is celebrated as Christmas, has in fact got 3 dimensions, among all the various impacts on mankind.

1)      History Creation :

Christ’s birth is the most significant event in the history of mankind.   Yes, we can see that the History was divided into BC and AD, only on His birth.   The greatness of God which is indescribable, taking the form of a lowly mankind, was just amazing and it marked a new beginning, not only in history, but in the true sense to mankind.

2)      Transformation of Man :

Man, who was entangled in sins and entitled for punishments, received a new hope by the birth of Christ.    Christ by His birth, paid the huge price for our sins on the Cross and thereby assured mankind of the hope of forgiveness, to those who accepted Him and repented for their sins.     Man was transformed from a sinful and guilt-filled entity moving towards death to a new forgiven and hopeful entity, walking towards Eternal life.

3)      Good News :

The Good news of Peace to all men and Joy in the world, irrespective of their nationality, background, caste, creed, gender or any other differences was proclaimed by the birth of Christ.     An assured Peace, promised by the Prince of Peace Himself, and not just ordinary peace but His own peace and Peace that the world cannot give and cannot take.

Oh !  What a true joy to celebrate Christmas remembering what Jesus has done for us !   Also,  we need to spread this joy across the mankind, who are still ignorant of these facts and live in a vicious circle of life.    A true deliverance and joy, promised by God, should mark our Christmas celebrations.

May God bless you and a Happy Christmas !