Some are offended because we say Merry Christmas. Some because of their faith belief may choose not to celebrate the Yuletide. So to be politically correct, I want to give you some seasonal tidings.
“Irresistible Incarnate Day!”
“Immanuel Season”
“Vicarious Victory Celebration!”
“God with Us Time”
Whatever we call it, It is the time of peace, goodwill towards men.
The angels did not shout Merry Christmas on that starry night. They did tell the shepherds to not be afraid. So maybe a new name for this joyous season should be “Don’t Be Afraid Day.” They also said, “We bring you good tidings of great joy.” So maybe Christmas should be known as “The Coming of Hilarious, Wonderful Good News To Change Your Life Day.”
If you want good news, do not turn on the 11 o’clock late news. Turn to the announcement of the angelic host. “For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour who is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:11).
What do these seasons greetings mean?
Irresistible Incarnate Day: Irresistible - You cannot stand back but are drawn into the reality of the incarnation - Jesus, who is God, became a man like us and lived among us but never sinned so that He could reconcile us to God.
Immanuel Season: “And they shall call His name Immanuel, which is translated God is with us”. God is with us throughout this season and all the time, and we should ever be mindful of His presence.
Vicarious Victory Celebration: Vicarious - Jesus willingly took our place and bore our punishment so that the penalty of sin is completely paid for. Victory - Knowing that our sins are forgiven and taken away should make us want to rejoice and be exceedingly glad.
God With Us Time: A wonderful promise that whether we are up to our necks in snow or basking on a warm beach God is with us. He is with us in the good and in the bad times. What a wonderful promise.
So God sends his greetings by saying, “May you have an irresistible incarnate celebration of Immanuel’s vicarious victory knowing God is with us for all eternity.”
Or as we would say including all the new names of this season,
Have a Blessed and Joyous Christmas.
Joel & Mary
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
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