Christmas Celebrates the Giver

This image macro (more popularly known as meme) appeared on our church’s FB page two days before Dec. 25. It was to remind us that . . . In a season full noise, gifts, and distractions, Christmas is about Jesus, the reason, the hope, and the light that never fades.  

If I may paraphrase Albert Benjamin (A.B.) Simpson, the founder of the Christian and Missionary Alliance . . . 

Christmas is not just a holiday, but a profound demonstration of God's love, emphasizing Jesus's birth as the central event for salvation, healing, and the coming of God's kingdom on Earth. Rather than worldly festivities, Christmas celebrates the transformation He offers, leading to a life of service and witnessing His "Fourfold Gospel" of Salvation, Sanctification, Healing, and the Second Coming.

Focus on the Giver, Not Gifts: celebrate ‘The Giver,’ Jesus Christ, who came to save humanity from sin, It is about spiritual renewal rather than material exchange.

It is the birth of the church’s purpose: The infant Jesus represented the beginning of a Church meant to be a haven for the lost, a place of healing, training, and equipping believers for spiritual warfare, far beyond mere social gatherings.

Our church’s Christmas program, as designed by a committee and led by our pastor, centered on fellowship with faith brethren. More than fun, games and gifts, the emphasis was on testimonies of God’s faithfulness. 

Our CHRISTMAS was a celebration of the GIVER: JESUS