For me, Christmas is the best holiday! I grant you that in many nations the commercialism has gotten totally out of hand, the consumerism is horrifying, and the political sensitivities regarding whose holiday it actually is borders on the ridiculous.
But, all of that aside…we’re remembering the launching of the THE GREAT PLAN! This is our chance to celebrate the moment God stepped into our history and gave Himself to us in human form so that we could know Him! Imagine – He had been planning it for centuries, working out the optimal moment to enter our time so that He could deal with the separation caused by our shame, and restore His Kingdom. What response should we have to that but joy?
So, I say, bring on the festive meal of your choice! Bring on the music and gift-giving and decorations! We need to feast and rejoice and remember that our God loves us and He sent us His only Son!
And, we need to remember that His purpose in coming is not completed. That’s why we focused this issue on the desperate, ongoing needs of those who have had nothing to celebrate for a long time. Five years ago, thousands of people lost everything in the Indian Ocean tsunami and many of them are still struggling to find hope for the future. We encourage you to make giving to them a part of your celebration this year. Why not share this issue with your friends and encourage them to do the same?
In 2010, YWAM celebrates 50 years of working to share with the world the hope that was foretold by the prophets, confirmed by the angels and spread by the disciples. Why wait – let’s start the party NOW!
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