When They Stop To Consider Jesus

It's a time of year when phrases like peace on earth and goodwill to man are thrown about. Yet it is also a time when we overbuy and stress out. A time that reminds us of a once common belief yet also seems to be a time to fight over beliefs. A time of hope and charity but also a time of indulgence and materialism.

The Bible gives us no command to celebrate a certain date as the birth of Jesus. The time people pick doesn’t seem to be close to the indicators we have in the account of his birth. Most of the details of the story get confused and mistaken by the masses.

Yet as one elder told me long ago, “At least they are taking the time to consider Jesus”.

That’s really what makes this time of year special. The more we do consider Jesus the more it drives us to good and loving things. Jesus’ example does make us long for peace, not only between men but also between God and man. His message tells us how much better of a place this is when we love our neighbor and do good to others. His life is one of faith, hope, and love. If we consider Him, we consider what God meant us to be.

It is easy to become jaded with materialism and misnomers. It can be frustrating in all the hustle and hubbub. It can be vexing with secularization and semantics. However, let's take the time to consider Jesus. Not just who he is but what he meant for us.

The more we consider him, the better it will be!

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