Meaningful Christmas

What is the real meaning of Christmas? Is Christmas all about packing & sharing Gifts? Is it a custom which we follow once a year? Is it about decoratingtrees with lightsor the hanging of stockings?Is it about exchanging Christmas cards? Is it about Holidays? Is it about Corporate Parties? Is it about Church Get-togethers and Celebrations? Is it about Special family Get-togethers? Is it about having drinks and dances? Is it about Shopping? Is it about attending Special events? Is it about listening to or singing Carols? Is it about having Special meals with various deserts?Is it about decorations in our houses? Is it about Advent calendars and candles? Is it about wearing new dresses?

As we approach the season of Christmas, it is always good to understand the true meaning before we celebrate it. It is not aboutparties, traditions, shopping ordecorations.God sent HIS only Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, into this world to save every man from sin to give them eternal life (the life to be with HIM in Heaven forever after death). Celebrating Christmas without accepting Jesus Christ in our hearts is meaningless...

What is a person profited, if they shall gain the whole world, and lose their own soul? What shall a person give in exchange for their own soul? Is there anyone in this world who can truly love me? Many times when we are lost, we finally end up asking these questions. There is no one in this world who can truly love us, except God.

Initially, God created mankind (both man and woman) in HIS own image. The purpose of creating mankind was to be with God. But mankind sinned against God and lost the greatest gift of all: being with HIM. God is Holy. Anything we do that separates us from God's presence is called SIN. A person with sin cannot dwell or exist with God. With sin, mankind earned curses from God. The result of sin was death & curses. We cannot hide anything from God. God knows everything, including our troubles and problems.

The Bible says, when we were born, we were born with sin, because our parents brought us into this world with a sinful nature. For all have sinned, and come short of the Glory of God. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. The wages of sin is death.

No one in this world including our parents, spouse, kids, friends, or relatives can love us more than God. The Bible says, "God is Love and HE manifested HIS love by sending God's only SON, Jesus Christ, into this world to save us from all our sins and redeem us from this sinful world. For God so loved the world, that HE gave HIS only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, that whosoever believeth in Jesus should not perish, but have everlasting life. (The life after death with God in Heaven)"

Jesus came to this earth to die for us and shed HIS blood so that we can be saved by HIS grace and then receive HIS gift of Salvation. Without HIS shedding of blood, there is no redemption from sins. God sent Jesus to this world to die for you and me. The blood of Jesus Christ cleanses us from all sins. If we confess our sins to Jesus, HE is faithful and just to forgive us from our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Jesus said "Come unto ME, all you that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

For every sin we commit, we need to pay the penalty. However, Jesus took all of our sins upon himself when HE died for us. By receiving HIS every drop of blood, we are saved and free from the penalty of sin & death. Jesus died for our sins, and on the third day, HE rose again from death and became victorious over death, hell, and sins. Jesus is a living God. HE is the same yesterday, today, & forever. In the Name of Jesus, there is Victory, Deliverance from sins & curses, and Healing from sickness.

Our family or friends, our caste or creed, our education or position, our money or status, or by doing charity, yoga, fasting will not take us to God or to Heaven. When we accept & ask Jesus Christ to come into our hearts& cleanse our sins with HIS precious blood, Jesus comes into our heart and makes us a new creature by giving us HIS Love, Joy, Peace, Hope,& eternal Life. This is the TRUTH and the truth shall set you free.
  
All we have to do is believe Jesus, accept HIM into your heart,& ask him to cleanse your sins through HIS blood by repeating this simple prayer. (Prayer means talking to God in your heart)

Lord Jesus Christ, Thank you for coming into this world for me and my sins. I truly accept you just as I am. Come into my heart; cleanse me and my sins with your precious Blood. Be in my heart forever and help me to live and lead a Holy life like you. I also invite YOU & Your Holy Spirit to come into my heart and give me the Joy, Peace, Happiness,& Deliverance forever from sins, bondages, and sickness. Thank you for giving me the assurance of being with me forever. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

If you truly mean this prayer, then you have accepted Jesus Christ into your heart. HE will be with you forever. HE will not leave you nor forsake you. Celebrating Christmas without accepting Christ into our hearts is meaningless. May this Christmas be a meaningful one to everyone of us. May God bless you.

This is the true & real meaning of Christmas...

We wish everyone a Christ centered Christmas & a Blessed New Year

- Sam Victor