I don't believe that Jesus was born on December 25, but I'm also not against the celebration of the fact that at one point in history, God became a man to express his love towards the rebels..I just wonder if the people who greet "Merry Christmas" share the same joy that the lowly shepherds had when they received the news of salvation that the angels brought! They're below the poverty line of Israel..they didn't have Christmas lights at that time..no ham or grand dishes prepared..no fruit salad nor turkey..no dancing to the tune of Christmas songs..they didn't even have fireworks..no Christmas bonus..and to make the list complete,,no gifts received!..but i'm sure that the joy that those shepherds felt was really far from what people feel nowadays when they say "Merry Christmas!" If your Christmas is happy just because you have food or gifts or a lot of people partying around you,,I guess the shepherds had a better Christmas experience..May you find the joy of Christmas in Christ..because if not,,i just wish you'll really have a merry X-mas..or a merry GIFTmas..or a merry FOODmas!
-Gerry Afable (via FB)
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