At its core, Christmas announces a powerful reality that transcends the holiday season. In the words of a beloved hymn, Joy To The World:
No more let sins and sorrows grow, He comes to make His blessings flow Far as the curse is found.” This encapsulates the heart of the Christian celebration—a recognition that our world is flawed, yet a promise that blessings will overcome the curse.
Christmas isn’t a mere reflection on history though; it’s a declaration of hope for a future where things will be made right.
The birth of Jesus addresses the daily struggles of humanity, confronting issues like violence, poverty, political corruption, and loneliness.. The incarnation is a transformative experience, God took on flesh and moved into the neighborhood, and everything is decidedly and definitely changed by these events.
Amidst celebratory traditions, Christmas tells a deeper story of renewal— one that is good news for the world. We don’t have to ignore from life’s difficulties- but have a hope in the midst of them. God is with us. Emmanuel.
As we celebrate, disciples of Jesus are encouraged to embody the transformative message, actively working against injustice and despair and joyfully worshipping Jesus in word and deed.
The birth of the Measiah is not a static event; it’s an ongoing reality shaping our understanding of hope and redemption and our daily lives not just these twelve days of Christmas tide- though that’s a great start!
In this season, let’s remember the profound meaning behind those lyrics from the song we sang so loudly on Christmas Eve
We are invited to be active participants in God’s Story. We are royal ambassadors to a world burdened by sins and sorrows. We carry a message of hope and redemption as await the Day when the reign of Jesus will one day erase the curse completely.