« B.A. on the Albert Mohler Program | Main | The Power of Stories »
Merry Christmas!
Around this time of year I am reminded particularly of the political correctness that pervades our culture. People are very careful around school and workplaces to say Happy Holidays and Seasons Greetings rather than any particular holiday greeting like Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanza or Happy Hannakuh. I grow weary of hearing well wishing that has no real substance behind it.
What does it mean when someone says Happy Holidays? Are they saying that they wish me all of the assorted holidays this time of year are happily enjoyed by me? Or are they stating in the affirmative that all the Holidays are happy for them? I am not sure.
Certainly this is a time of year for us to reflect on God's blessing to us with the greatest Christmas gift of all time, Jesus. As we reflect on Jesus putting on human form, let us remember what consequences this Babe being born 2000 years ago has had on the world. It was no ordinary event.
So, despite the attempts of our culture to silence our proclamation and celebration of Jesus' birth, let us proclaim to the world around us "Merry Christmas!" because the God-man entered the picture and showed us His righteousness and covenant faithfulness. This is why we can say, "Merry Christmas!" 2000 years ago a very Merry event happened and we can still remember and proclaim it today!
