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What is the real meaning of Christmas?

December 01, 2024 • Zane • Season 1 • Episode 35

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The Real Meaning of Christmas

Meta Description: Discover the true essence of Christmas through faith, love, and giving, and learn to embrace its spiritual significance.

Embracing the True Spirit of Christmas

Christmas is a time filled with joy, family gatherings, and festive celebrations. However, amidst the hustle and bustle, it's easy to lose sight of its true meaning. For Christians, Christmas is not just about exchanging gifts or decorating homes. It's about celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ and understanding the profound significance of His arrival on Earth.

Understanding the Nativity Story

The nativity story is central to understanding Christmas. Over 2,000 years ago, Jesus was born in a humble stable in Bethlehem. His birth fulfilled ancient prophecies, heralding hope and salvation for humankind. According to the Gospel of Luke, angels announced His birth to shepherds, who then spread the joyful news. This event is more than a historical account; it signifies the beginning of a new era of grace and redemption.

The Message of Love and Hope

At its core, Christmas is a celebration of love. Jesus' birth embodies God's love for the world. In John 3:16, it is written, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son." This act of divine love encourages Christians to spread compassion and kindness. During the Christmas season, sharing this message through acts of love and charity helps to keep Christ’s teachings alive.

The Act of Giving

Gift-giving during Christmas is often seen as a way to express love and appreciation. However, it's essential to remember that the greatest gift of all is Jesus Himself. This understanding transforms the way Christians think about giving. Beyond physical gifts, giving can take the form of time, support, and a listening ear for those in need. It's about selflessness and generosity, reflecting the self-giving nature of Christ.

Celebrating with Faith and Tradition

For many Christians, attending church services and partaking in religious traditions are vital aspects of Christmas. These practices serve as reminders of Jesus' teachings and provide an opportunity for communal worship. Caroling, nativity plays, and midnight masses are not just customs; they are expressions of faith, bringing communities together in celebration of the Savior's birth.

Staying Grounded in Spirituality

While festive activities are enjoyable, it's crucial to remain grounded in spirituality. Christmas invites reflection on one's faith journey and encourages spiritual growth. Christians are called to meditate on scriptures, pray with intention, and seek a deeper connection with God. Such practices ensure that the essence of Christmas transcends beyond a single day.

Conclusion: Rediscover the Joy of Christmas

Rediscovering the joy of Christmas lies in focusing on its spiritual significance. By celebrating Jesus' birth with love, generosity, and faith, Christians can experience the true essence of this sacred holiday. Let the message of hope and redemption inspire you to spread kindness and joy, not only during the festive season but every day.

Call-to-Action

This Christmas, take a moment to reflect on its true meaning. Engage with your community through acts of service and embrace the spirit of giving. Share the story of Jesus' birth with family and friends to keep the message of love alive. Let’s make this season a reflection of Christ’s unconditional love and grace.

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Episode 35. December 1st, 2024 The Real Meaning of Christmas

What is the real meaning of Christmas HOPE?

Meta Description: Discover the true essence of Christmas through faith, love, and giving, and learn to embrace its spiritual significance.

Embracing the True Spirit of Christmas

Understanding the Nativity Story

The Message of Love and Hope

The Act of Giving

Celebrating with Faith and Tradition

Staying Grounded in Spirituality

Conclusion: Rediscover the Joy of Christmas

Call-to-Action

Welcome to God's Truth this Sunday December 1st , our first Sunday of Advent.

This podcast looks at current events with a Biblical perspective. Listen in as I discuss the events happening in our world that relate to Biblical prophecy as it relates to Israel and America.

Today the focus is on HOPE.

Every one of us has hope. The only question is, in what do we have our hope?

For some it can be money. Money, Money, Money!

You can never have enough of it. I am reminded of the guy who won the lottery of about 350 million dollars. They asked him what he wanted to do with it, and his response was to make it into $350 Billion.

I wonder how that has turned out for him.....

Even if you are fortunate to have some money, there are always people especially governments that are trying to take it from you. There is no peace in having money, and sadly there is very little hope in it either. Ah, you might get a new car or a new house or pay off some bills, but all those are just temporary adjustments in your life.

There is no real hope in money.

Many people, especially young people turn to drugs and alcohol to find the hope they are seeking. Drugs are a dead end. There is no hope in drug abuse. At best the high or benefit is short lived. And soon you need more. And many times this path to hope ends in despair and for some death. A useless loss of life that has repercussions for many years after. Family and other loved ones, are left with a void in their lives that is always there. Using drugs to find hope is a selfish path that is not true hope, not complete hope, it is a false hope.

Some hope in their spouse. But we are all fallilble. We are human and we fail those we love. There is no real hope in marriage, that is why the divorce rate is through the roof. People will disappoint you. Humans are frail and sinful. We live in a fallen world. Not one of us is righteous, not one.

Some hope in presidents. Many in America put their hope in Kamala Harris. After the election the despair is widespread. Some say they will leave the country, others plot their revenge. Having hope in Kamala Harris was a false hope. And that hope has ended.

Others hope in President-elect Donald Trump. Since winning the election, their hope is high. They think their hope is real. Their hope continues for now. Until he fails to live up to their standard of hope or when he leaves office. Who will take his place? Hope in a president is only temporary. Some good may come from it, but for how long? The very next administration may reverse everything accomplished and hope will be lost.

No the president, the Congress, the Supreme Court are not the sources of real hope we need.

Only HOPE in JESUS CHRIST is a TRUE, COMPLETE AND EVERLASTING HOPE.

Here are some verses in God's Truth to back this up:

Isaiah 40:31 - But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Micah 7:7 - But as for me, I watch in hope for the LORD, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.

Romans 5:3-4 - Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.

Romans 15:13 - May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 13:13 - And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

Jeremiah 29:11 ~ For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Romans 15:13 ~ May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

Romans 12:12 ~ Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

Hebrews 11:1 ~ Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

Isaiah 40:31 ~ But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.

Romans 8:24-25 ~ For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.

1 Peter 1:3 ~ Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

There is no real hope in pills, money, or people. Hope only comes from Jesus Christ.

You have heard the saying "Hindsight is 20/20" ?

Christians rely on their FAITH to have HOPE in Jesus. FAITH is the foundation the base upon which we have hope. Faith is looking back at what God has done for us in our lives, what is recorded in the Holy Bible and the assurance of things hoped for (Hebrews 11:1). It is the substance of our confidence and the evidence of things not seen. In order to have true, complete and everlasting HOPE a person must begin with FAITH. And faith comes from hearing the Word as recorded in Romans 10;

"So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."

Romans chapter 5 speaks of this in great detail explaining that we are justified by faith so that when we suffer we can endure, and as we endure it leads to building our character. As our character grows so does our HOPE.

Hope doesn't come over-night, it is a process that begins with faith and grows from there.

This is why we must reach out to the lost so that they can begin to have faith in Christ and not in drugs, money or whatever their lustful sins seeks.

The first Sunday of Advent of Christ focuses on the HOPE we have in Him. He came, left and comes again. Now THAT is something to HOPE for.

HOPE looks to the future.

And the future is bright. Despite all the bad news reports we will read about and talk about here in this podcast. The bad leads to the good. For we have HOPE, for we know how the story ends!

Christmas is a time of great hope. If you know someone who needs hope, introduce them to Jesus.

Now on to the current events. And when we explore the events currently happening around the world we had better be thankful we do have the HOPE of Jesus Christ in our lives. For the news is not good.

The Danish Navy hunted down a Chinese ship suspected of ‘sabotaging’ the Baltic Sea Cable.

A severed fiber optic cable connecting Finland and Germany marks another escalation in the tensions created by the Ukraine invasion by Russia.

And with the news that the Biden Administration has given Ukraine the go ahead to shoot long range missiles into Russia has really heated up the World War 3 war drums.

In fact, in Europe the people are being told to EXPECT WAR. You see we have gone from war being a possibility to now it is fully expected.

It is only a matter of time. And the United States will be right in the middle of it.

Unless President Trump can pull off a peace miracle it is only a matter of time before the world is engulfed in a third world wide war.

While over in the Middle East, Biden and the Democrats are fueling the threat of this war even further by hitting Syria with airstrikes. Zero Hedge reports, that the US and Israel are expanding the conflict with airstrikes. And you know who is in Syria and considered their ally don’t you? RUSSIA.

Right now Biden is playing a cat-mouse game with Russia.

We, the United States, thanks to reckless leadership is at war with Russia, although it has not been officially declared yet.

Here at home there is some hope still remaining that President Donald Trump will bring peace. Unfortunately, the SWAMP doesn’t want to be drained so the Swamp Monsters are fighting back.

The new Department of Government Efficiency has a mission to cut federal spending by $ 2 Trillion. We will have to wait and see if this ‘new’ department actually reduces government or expands it like every other previously created department has done.

There is some good news coming with the Climate Change Cult problem. A new scientific study reveals that plants absorb 31% more Carbon Dioxide than previously believed. So carbon is not such a bad thing at all. I have talked about this before, the trees, plants and weeds are growing faster than they used to. Why? Because plants LOVE CARBON DIOXIDE.

Increasing the CO2 in the atmosphere is not as bad as the Cult wants us to believe. Trust GOD, He won’t let us go too far to destroy the Earth. In fact, He is planning on coming here and His Kingdom will be established worldwide very soon. Praise the Lord, We have HOPE, real hope, complete hope and an everlasting HOPE in Jesus Christ.

Until next week, where the ADVENT focus is the PEACE of CHRIST, I am your host Zane Lawhorn and this is God’s Truth.