We don't know what the other actual date was or even the season. I have read different accounts over the years about when it could have happened. But that is something we will probably never know on this side of heaven.
Ok so a church does not celebrate the birth of Jesus with all of its glitter. And that is no problem by me. It is not for me judge them.
But not to celebrate or teach it at all?
As for the way I believe, for me I mean. I don't think there is anything wrong with adding in some of those things that are considered by others to be paganism.
However, it is wrong to celebrate it without Jesus as the main focus of it all.
I read a devotion on this today. And want to share it with you. Please read on:
Why Celebrate Christmas?
In Deuteronomy 11:18-21 God encouraged the Israelites to remind their children of the wonderful things He had done for them. Remembering God's benefits is important for adults as well, and holidays are one way we can do it.
It's not important to know the actual day of Christ's birth, but it's critically important to remember how His birth changed the world and how it changed our lives specifically.
Jesus "who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross!" (Philippians 2:5-8).
That's a truth worth celebrating.
So let's use our Christmas celebrations to "tell of the kindnesses of the LORD, the deeds for which he is to be praised, according to all the LORD has done for us-- yes, the many good things he has done for [His people], according to his compassion and many kindnesses" (Isaiah 63:7).
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Note: Some Christians choose not to celebrate Christmas. We should respect Christians to make their own decision and not accuse them of paganism on the one hand or legalism on the other (Romans 14, especially Romans 14:5; Colossians 2:16). Please see Christmas Confusion and Respecting our Differences.
Note: Some Christians choose not to celebrate Christmas. We should respect Christians to make their own decision and not accuse them of paganism on the one hand or legalism on the other (Romans 14, especially Romans 14:5; Colossians 2:16). Please see Christmas Confusion and Respecting our Differences.
Some Christians don't celebrate Christ's birth on December 25th because they feel historical records show He was born on another day. But is the day important? If we adopted a child without a known birth date, we would still choose a day to celebrate his/her birth because the date is not as important as the person. The same is true for Christ. I prefer to celebrate His birth at the time when most of the world celebrates, others may prefer a date they feel is historically correct.
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Why not do a short study on this passage? You'll find it at Bite Size Bible Study. And see 5 Practical Ways to Keep Christ in Christmas.
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Indeed. Christmas should not be about Christians arguing over who is right and who is wrong in Christmas celebrations. And we should not be telling those that choose to celebrate it that it is a sin to do so.
But that is a decision individuals should make for themselves. And a right to do so.
I choose to make it a celebration about the Savior that was born to grow up and take my sin on the cross. And focus first on Him.
And there are ways that we can do that outside of our own families. in which we can show Christ to others.
And then also, I feel that we can enjoy the other things that we use to celebrate it, without taking away from the real meaning.
But that is me.
How about you?
Thanks for coming by today, Friends
God Bless You!
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