வேதாகமத் தியானம் - எண்:- 1,416
Scripture Meditation - No. 1,416
AATHAVAN - December 24, 2024, Tuesday
"That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life;" (1 John 1:1)
Jesus Christ is not merely a man who was born two thousand years ago. He existed with the Father before the worlds were formed. Through Him, everything was created. As it is written: "The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not anything made that was made." (John 1:2-3)
The day we celebrate as Christmas signifies the arrival of Christ, the Word of Life, into the world as a man. His birth is not like the birth of any great man of the world. It is a birth preordained by the Father and foretold by many prophets.
He was born into this world with a divine purpose. Yes, He came from the Father to deliver us from sin and to give us eternal life. This purpose is clearly conveyed by the angel’s message to Joseph: "And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins." (Matthew 1:21) Indeed, the name Jesus means "Saviour."
The words written in the Bible are not just to be read and accepted; they are to be experienced personally. When our sins are forgiven as per these words, He reveals Himself to us. The apostle John, speaking from his experience, declares: "For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;" (1 John 1:2)
We are called to experience Christ, the eternal life from the Father, in our lives, and to bear witness of Him. Only then does our celebration of Christmas hold true meaning. Otherwise, it remains a mere festive occasion like any other worldly celebration.
Real Christmas is not about donning new clothes, sharing cakes and sweets, or feasting on lavish meals. True Christmas is Christ being born in our hearts. It is not a yearly celebration but a personal experience whenever we surrender ourselves to Him. There is no need to wait until December 25 for this. The moment we truly repent, He is born in us. Experiencing His presence with us daily is the essence of true Christmas.
Message by: Bro. M. Geo Prakash
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