Celebrating christmas Special Message

Celebrating christmas Special Message True Transformation

As we prepare for the celebrations surrounding the birth of Christ, it’s essential to reflect on the deeper meaning of this event, not just as a historical moment, but as a call to transformation in our own lives. Too often, we focus on the rituals, the decorations, the carols, and the traditional customs of the season, but miss the central message of Christ’s coming: He came to set us free from the slavery of sin, to bring light into our darkness, and to show us what true love looks like.

The True Meaning of Christ’s Birth

Jesus Christ, the Ransomed Son of God, who created heaven and earth, was sent into the world to give us life. Romans 8:10 tells us, “If Christ is in you, the body is dead to sin, but the Spirit is alive because of righteousness.” Christ’s birth should be a reminder that we are not just celebrating an event, but the living truth of God’s love for us. Yet, how often do we find ourselves celebrating the season with hearts that are far from Him?

The real question is not whether it’s wrong to mention a specific day as Christ’s birthday. Rather, the question is: How are we living in light of His birth? It’s easy to talk about Christ on Christmas Day, but are we living according to His teachings? Are we turning away from sin and embracing the righteousness He came to offer us?

A Call to Holiness and Love

The Scriptures are clear: God calls us to be holy, as He is holy (1 Peter 1:16). This holiness isn’t just about avoiding sin—it’s about actively loving one another, as He has loved us. 1 John 4:9-11 reminds us that God’s love was revealed through the sending of His only begotten Son so that we might live through Him. Because God has loved us so deeply, we are called to love one another.

This love isn’t just a feeling—it’s a command. Jesus said in John 13:34, “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.” When we fail to love, when we allow bitterness, jealousy, and division to rule our hearts, we are failing to live in the way Christ has called us to live.

Yet, many of us find ourselves celebrating Christ’s birth while harboring anger, unforgiveness, or division. We gather in churches, sing carols about peace, but then turn around and speak against our brothers and sisters. 1 John 4:20 warns, “If anyone says, ‘I love God,’ and hates his brother, he is a liar.” How can we claim to love God, whom we cannot see, while refusing to love those we see every day?

The Danger of Celebrating Christ Without Christ

Celebrating Christ’s birth without truly reflecting on His impact in our lives can be a form of empty ritual. It’s like decorating a gift without appreciating its value. If we continue in sin, division, and hate, we are not truly celebrating the birth of the Savior, but rather engaging in a hollow tradition. Christ came to free us from the power of darkness, to make us a people of love and reconciliation. If we are still enslaved to bitterness, greed, or pride, we are missing the point of Christmas.

In Luke 24:47, Jesus commands that “repentance and forgiveness of sins should be preached in His name to all nations.” Repentance is not just a one-time act but an ongoing turning away from the things that separate us from God and one another. We are called to live lives of continual transformation, obeying the command to love one another.

A Call to Self-Examination

Before we gather to celebrate Christ’s birth, let us examine ourselves. Are we truly living in the light of His love? Are we loving others as He has loved us, or are we allowing division and hatred to cloud our hearts? Acts 17:30 says, “In the past, God overlooked such ignorance, but now He commands all people everywhere to repent.” The time is now to turn away from the things that divide us and commit to living as Christ’s true followers.

1 John 5:12 tells us, “Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.” The message of Christmas is not just about a baby born in a manger—it’s about the hope of eternal life, which is found in Jesus Christ alone. If we do not live according to His teachings, we do not possess life. But if we abide in His teachings, we possess both the Father and the Son.

Let Us Love as Christ Loved

This Christmas, let us not settle for superficial celebrations. Let us reflect on the incredible love of God, shown through the gift of His Son, and let that love transform us. Let us remember that we are debtors to love one another, as Christ has loved us. May we truly live out the command to love one another, casting aside all bitterness and division, and embracing the unity that comes from being in Christ.

As we celebrate the birth of Christ, let us commit ourselves to living in His light. Let us turn from our sin, forgive those who have wronged us, and dedicate ourselves to living in love and holiness. For when we truly love one another, we are reflecting the love of the Savior who came to bring peace on earth.

Amen.

• Nesathil Iniyavare – நேசத்தில் இனியவரே
• Vandhuvedu Yesuvedam – வந்துவிடு இயேசுவிடம்
• Deva Anbu Periyathae – தேவ அன்பு பெரியதே
• Iravo Pagalo – இரவோ பகலோ
• Kalvari Anbinil – கல்வாரி அன்பினில்

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