For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. [Luke 2:11]
At Christmas, people all over the world pause to remember the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Christmas celebrations have occurred throughout history despite difficulties faced at the time. Our presidents have reminded Americans of how Jesus' birth continues to impact the world.
For example, President Harry Truman acknowledged the reason for Christmas when he told his fellow citizens on Christmas Eve of 1952:
We remember another night long ago. Then a Child was born in a stable. A star hovered over, drawing wise men from afar. Shepherds, in a field, heard angels singing: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward |
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men." That was the first Christmas and it was God's great gift to us. This is a wonderful story. Year after year it brings peace and tranquility to troubled hearts in a troubled world. And tonight the earth seems hushed, as we turn to the old, old story of how "God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." |
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President Ronald Reagan shared Truman's sentiment when he reminded the nation in 1983:
An angel of the Lord appeared to them [shepherds] and said: "Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord." Suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of voices praising the Heavenly |
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Father and singing: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." Sometimes, in the hustle and bustle of holiday preparations we forget that the true meaning of Christmas was given to us by the angelic host that holy night long ago. Christmas is the commemoration of the birth of the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ, whose message would truly be one of good tidings and great joy, peace and good will. During this glorious festival let us renew our determination to follow His example.
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As we gather with family and exchange gifts, take time to read the Christmas story (Luke 2:1-20) and remember the true reason for this Christmas season. From all of us at WallBuilders, Merry Christmas! |
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