The entirety of human existence comes into play with the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, because all have sinned, and come woefully short of the Glory of God. It is apparent that Christmas brings a profound sense of universal love and good will toward all men. It’s in the air, and it’s everywhere. At this time of the year individuals are transformed by the spiritual renewing of their minds and hearts that Christmas is a Manger Experience, not a department store experience nor a Santa Claus experience. Christmas is a spiritual renewing of our minds that we might come to know what the Divine Will of God is: “For God so love the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3: 16). America, Christmas is the time of the year when we all should know to think and act lovingly, because: “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8: 28). e Wise Men knew, the Shepherds in the elds knew, even the animals in the stable knew, and most of all, evil men such as Saul knew, even though Saul’s motivation and intent was devilish evilness, not goodness. Hence, Christmas is a spiritual Manager Experience, not a department store experience. Individuals cannot purchase love. Love is God. Love comes from God, and therefore, love is the gift of God to the world. Hence, “Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and everyone that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.” (1 John 4: 7-8). Once again, let’s not ever spiritually forget the reason for the season: “For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.” (John 3: 17). Hence, if an individual has di culty understanding this scriptural verse let’s make it plain and simple …
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