The ESSENCE of Chritsmas - Ms_tizzle

For the month of December we have three (3) guest posts coming up. Today, we have ms_tizzle of Tizzle's voice sharing with us on the Essence of Christmas. Priscy will be talking about her 2012 in retrospect on the 26th (Boxing day). Watch out.

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Essence- Most essential part of an idea or an experience

Jingle bells, Jingle bells, jingle all the way, Oh what fun it is to ride on a one. Horse. O. Pen. Sleeeeeeigh!!
 

 Merry Christmas everybody! And a happy new year in advance!!

Christmas is a merry time for most people. It's a time to love, a time to laugh, a time to be thankful, very thankful and a time to give. It's a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ because the essence of Christmas is this Divine birth. We wouldn't be celebrating Christmas if Christ had not been born now, would we? It was a birth birthed from a heart of love. "For God so LOVED the world that He GAVE His only begotten Son..." Centuries ago this Gift was given to us, years later  we have cause to celebrate because this Gift came, saw and conquered just because of us.

Christmas used to be all about family for me. Extended family coming together to eat, dance, exchange gifts and eat some more. I can say for many years, the essence of Christmas for me was family. It wasn't about the people though; it was about the atmosphere, the excitement and the love we shared. With age came more knowledge (and dare I say wisdom?) and I realised that there was much more than my family to be excited about. Much more than the plenty food and drinks, much more than the "envelopes" I received.

Even though the season has now been commercialised and the same forces of darkness that tried to kill Jesus when He was born keep trying their best to take the spotlight of Him, He still remains the Christ in the Christmas. He is the primary cause of excitement now. It's not about Santa (or Father Christmas) and it's certainly not about a Mr "X" (as in Xmas). It's about Jesus!

I refuse to get carried away this season. I refuse to get over excited about the several days off work. I refuse to attend all the shows and concerts being organised without celebrating the reason for the season.

Unto us a Child is born

Unto us a Son is given

And the government shall be upon His shoulder

And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Christ is the Essence of Christmas.  To Him be all the glory and honour and praise forever and ever. Amen.

Name: ms_tizzle

Blog Address: www.mstizzle.wordpress.com