"....good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people." (Luke 2)
That is, if, "all the people", will receive the One of the, "good tidings." History reveals that, "all the people", are not of the Carol's, "where meek souls will receive Him still the Dear Christ enters in." Everyone on the Planet throughout history has sought, "great joy," yet the all-time Best Seller tells us that, "great joy," is a "fruit" of the Indwelling Christ Jesus.
Elvis sang that it would "a blue Christmas without you." There are many who are singing the same song, and perhaps for the same reason. Sadness plagues so many at this time of year. This does not have to be. That Heavenly declaration so long ago is still to all who will hear and "go to" Bethlehem. Philosophers and psychiatrists attempt to help people find joy, happiness and fulfillment in life in anything other than in that, "feeding trough." Everyone of their sessions should begin with Luke 2, "For to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior Who is Christ the Lord." I wonder if it ever occurred to anyone that Jesus is, "a Savior," from sadness.
Maybe Elvis should have been singing, "Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning; Jesus, to Thee be all glory given! Word of the Father now in flesh appearing! O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord!"
"Jesus, to Thee be all glory given!" Amen.
When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"
Hebrews 12:2
Hebrews 12:2
