Monday, December 12, 2011

Merry who?

I'm in need of a study break, so I'll pop on and write a blog that nobody probably reads anymore! I heard on the radio the other day that a child was sent to the school office for saying a naughty word in class. Turns out the kid just said "merry christmas". Apparently Christmas has become to offensive to say in a society that trys to be tolerant of everyone's beliefs.
I find it a little sad that we see this happening. First, I guess I find it funny that most everybody, Christian or not, celebrates the holiday. Yet, there are so many who refuse to acknowledge Christ. He is the true reason for the season. I get convicted reading the accounts of Acts of the sacrifices the disciples made to preach the Good News that Jesus himself commanded them to. These men were unashamed to speak the name of Christ to all, regardless of the consequences, and make no mistake, the stakes were high. Most paid the ultimate price for their allegiance. Why would they do this? I think a big part is love. These guys were able to experience the love of Christ in person...how could they not share it?
It is true that most of us will never have to pay such a price for our allegiance to Christ. Maybe it will manifest as a sideways look from a classmate/coworker or some other source or simple ridicule. Perhaps others will be called to go to the dark places of the world and face more severe persecution. It is my prayer that this Christmas and into the new year that I would have the conviction to proclaim my faith, both in words when necessary, and perhaps more importantly in action, just as the first disciples did. Merry Christmas to all!