“Rejoice, you just;” it is the birthday of the Justifier.
Rejoice, you who are weak and sick; it is the birthday of the Savior, the Healer.
Rejoice, captives; it is the birthday of the Redeemer.
Rejoice, slaves; it is the birthday of the one who makes you lords.
Rejoice, free people; it is the birthday of the one who makes you free.
Rejoice, all Christians; it is the birthday of Christ.
Rejoice, you who are weak and sick; it is the birthday of the Savior, the Healer.
Rejoice, captives; it is the birthday of the Redeemer.
Rejoice, slaves; it is the birthday of the one who makes you lords.
Rejoice, free people; it is the birthday of the one who makes you free.
Rejoice, all Christians; it is the birthday of Christ.
From Proclaiming the Christmas Gospel, page 32
1 comments:
Dustin:
Thank you for your comments.
I agree that Christmas has been horribly commercialized. Nevertheless, despite the faults of the culture, I have no problem observing a day (even if it is not the "correct day") set aside to remember that something really significant happened when Jesus was born. To be right with God through him, to be forgiven for my sins big and small - this is worth celebrating!
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