Politics has a way of monopolizing the news and discussions today. The political season has become much too long and so many vying for the one office only adds to the confusion. It seems that candidates have their "talking points" and seldom vary from them. If one continues to listen to them, it becomes more of "the same old, same old" rhetoric. And, laziness on the part of competing candidates and the media to research and discuss factually adds to the confusion. One commentator stated as much when he allowed, "we will make this a story because that's what we do!"
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One can only hope that the season of the year will bring a respite - however brief - so one can refocus on the significance of this time of year. And even though one candidate has come under scrutiny and criticism for his most recent TV Ad that focuses on Christmas and it's true meaning, we should be attuned to the significance and meaning of the Day set apart to commemorate the Incarnation (Birth) of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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The words of a Christmas song raises an interesting question as it progresses:Said the night wind to the little lamb, "Do you see what I see?...
Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy, "Do you hear what I hear?
Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy, Do you hear what I hear?...
Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king, "Do you know what I know?
In your palace warm, mighty king, Do you know what I know?...
Said the king to the people everywhere, "Listen to what I say!
Pray for peace, people, everywhere, Listen to what I say!
The Child, the Child sleeping in the night He will bring us goodness and light,
He will bring us goodness and light."
Way up in the sky, little lamb, Do you see what I see?
Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy, "Do you hear what I hear?
Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy, Do you hear what I hear?...
Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king, "Do you know what I know?
In your palace warm, mighty king, Do you know what I know?...
Said the king to the people everywhere, "Listen to what I say!
Pray for peace, people, everywhere, Listen to what I say!
The Child, the Child sleeping in the night He will bring us goodness and light,
He will bring us goodness and light."
The world during the days of the birth of Jesus Christ was busy with movement to comply with a government demand for a Census. Only a few were sensitive to the events that were about to take place. An illustration is the case of the shepherds who were out in the field tending their sheep. An Angel visits them and declares what is occurring in Bethlehem. Because the shepherds were attuned to hearing, they were privileged to be the first to see the newborn baby, the Savior - Jesus!
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Don't let the media's preoccupation with politics nullify your excitement pertaining to the Celebration of the Birth of Jesus Christ. Don't let Sales Advertisements have the greatest appeal in your thoughts! Don't let your hearing become impaired, or your vision blurred regarding the true meaning of this time of Celebration...(Luke 2:8-20, NLT)...
That night some shepherds were in the fields outside the village, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord's glory surrounded them. They were terribly frightened, but the angel reassured them. "Don't be afraid!" he said. "I bring you good news of great joy for everyone! The Savior – yes, the Messiah, the Lord – has been born tonight in Bethlehem, the city of David! And this is how you will recognize him: You will find a baby lying in a manger, wrapped snugly in strips of cloth!" Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others – the armies of heaven – praising God: "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to all whom God favors." When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, "Come on, let's go to Bethlehem! Let's see this wonderful thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about." They ran to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger. Then the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child. All who heard the shepherds' story were astonished, but Mary quietly treasured these things in her heart and thought about them often. The shepherds went back to their fields and flocks, glorifying and praising God for what the angels had told them, and because they had seen the child, just as the angel had said.
May you be among those who have received the Gift of God - Jesus Christ, and may you be overflowing with great joy because unto you a Savior has been born. And His name is called, Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
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O Come Let Us Adore Him...Christ, the Lord!
For He alone is Worthy...Christ, the Lord!
We'll give Him all the Glory...Christ, The Lord!
We'll give Him all the Glory...Christ, The Lord!
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