Many people today and throughout history have refused to believe the divine intervention in the life of Jesus. But no one can deny that Jesus was a real person. That is an undisputed fact. Even the most skeptical person must admit that at the very least, Jesus was a wise teacher whose radical teachings of peace and love transformed the world. For this reason alone, Jesus’ birthday ought to be celebrated by the entire world.
I believe the facts of the historical figure of Jesus, but I also believe in what He said. I believe in His promises and in the spiritual aspect of His message. I believe that Jesus is God made man, and that He came from Heaven to bring salvation to a lost world. I celebrate His birthday because Jesus is the gift of life from heaven to mankind.
According to the Bible’s account, the birth of Jesus was filled with supernatural events. Angels appeared to Elizabeth and Zechariah, to Mary and Joseph, to the shepherds in the field… The sky opened and the shepherds were able to see and hear the hosts of heaven singing. A star appeared in the sky and guided the Magi. Herod the king ordered the death of the babies. Angels warned the Magi to leave through another route, and the angel warned Mary and Joseph to take the baby to Egypt. After some time, again an angel advised Joseph and Mary that it was safe to return to Israel. Jesus’ birth fulfilled several ancient prophecies.
In Christmas we celebrate when Jesus the Messiah was born in Bethlehem; but I am already celebrating the Messiah’s second coming; when He will appear again in power and splendor to once and for all end the madness of this world.
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