This is the time we celebrate Christmas. Many view Christmas in many different ways. Some think it is a time for family, friends, food, and presents. Some look at it as a time to give and receive. To some it is a time for us to celebrate the Birth of a Saviour. For God who came to us in human form to die for the sins of the world. Don't get me wrong all the above are good reasons to celebrate, but Jesus is the reason for the season. The best gift you could ever get is Eternal Life in Christ. (Rom. 6:23)
Lk 2:11 For unto us is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. (KJV)
December 25th is the day we celebrate the birth of Jesus. It is also the birth date of this writer as well. Yep, I said it: the 25th of December is my birth date. Now with Christmas being my birthday I often get asked, "how is having a Christmas birthday?" Well it is not all it should be. It is like being robbed. A Christmas birthday is like having a birthday party and everyone is the center of attention not just you. Everyone gathers together for a family function of Christmas (not your Birthday), everyone gets presents (you just get an extra one), and everyone gets deserts not just the birthday cake prepared for you. Have you ever had to try and decide if want cookies, pies, and the cake prepared for your birthday? Not an easy task for a 10yr old child to do. I am not whining or crying just trying to explain what it is like to have a Christmas birthday.
Lk. 2:7And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. (KJV)
When I was dating my 3 Boys mother (Vivian). On Christmas her father wanted to see her (at the time her mother and father were divorced and remarried) so I took her to see her father. While we were at her fathers house, he decided that he would take Vivian and go get her Grandmother for their Christmas time. So I was not asked to go with them. while they were gone Vivian's step mother sent one of her kids to tell me that I was to leave. Because Christmas was for family and I was not family. So I was not welcome in that home. Again I am not whining and I have a point to what I am writing. So please just follow me.
Now I am not gonna sit here and tell you my life sucks, because it does not. I have had a wonderful life so far. I have see and experience many things. I have seen success and tasted defeat. I have walked on mountain tops and crawled in valleys. I have achieved many things and failed just as much. I have had my share of happiness and have felt more pain than I care to admit. I have laughed with friends and cried with my friends as well. I have walked in the blessings of God and to my shame I have dwelled the the land of Sin and rebellion running away from God, and I have learned and now understand what King Solomon said:
Ecclesiastes 12:1 Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them:..... v13-14 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. For God shall bring every work into judgement, with every secret thing, whether it be good or whether it be evil.
This Christmas season I want to leave you with a Challenge: First, Know Jesus!!!!, Second, make room for Jesus. When I say know Jesus. I mean make Him your Saviour. If you have not confessed that you are a sinner and asked Jesus to save you from your sins. Claim your gift of Eternal life in Jesus. I pray you do this today. That is the best gift you could receive this Holiday season. Also if you have asked Jesus to save you, then get to know him. Read His word (The Bible) pray and talk to him. Think about him and what He as done in your life. Make room for Jesus. During this time of season just take a few minutes and just thank Him for all he has done for you and blessed you with. Make room for him in your heart. You see sharing your birthday is not fun but yet my family did take some time out of the day and Celebrate my birthday. Sang me a little song gave me a cake (well my Grandma made me a personal pumpkin pie all for myself) gave me a present. For that moment I felt like a king. On that day, that moment I WAS THE KING. But sadly I have also felt the rejection. As I drove away from Vivian's Fathers house that day I was crushed!! I was rejected on Christmas and on my Birthday. If you have ever experienced rejection you know it hurts. Don't reject the Saviour. Make time and let Him in your life. It is my sincere desire in writing this blog that as you read this blog that you see Jesus in my life. That life in Christ is not boring and that a walk in Christ is relevant in all that I do. Not just when I go to Church. I know I am not perfect but God is working on me. Please know I fail God just as much as I fail you my friends. But I have found out one thing, it is that walking in the light of Jesus is really the best place to be. I love the good times and thank God for them but I am learning that some of the best times in my Christian walk has been when the storms surround me for I know He is with me. The lessons I have learned have made me a better person and a Stronger Christian. I am finding now that the people God has surrounded me with are hurting right now and what I have learned and experienced can allow me to help them in their own life.
I am looking forward to a wonderful New year. I have many hopes and dreams for Christ and in my Triathlon journey. You can now contact me and send me a message via e-mail: staringatlines@gmail.com . I wish you a very Merry CHRISTmas and a Blessed New year. I hope you follow along as I continue to Stare at Lines. IT IS GONNA BE FUN!!!!
Ric "The Wyldchyld" Simmons
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