“But his citizens
hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, we will not have this man to
reign over us.” (Luke 19:14 King James Version)
The world refused to
believe about the prophecy of His birth in the Old Testament, during the New
Testament times, and when the time has come when His birthday was a reality.
The birthday of the Lord Jesus Christ was hard to believe in by the faithless
generations during His time until the times of the Gentiles- our times.
King Herod was afraid
to believe because of his fear of losing his kingdom on the Lord’s birth. As it
was known to many, Herod thought Jesus will proclaim Himself King of the Jews. He
is the King of kings; but they refused to believe Him as so… King Herod would
rather put his faith on his political influence and political power by refusing
to believe in the birth of the King of kings. Insecurity and prevalent attitude
of unbelief of man are some of the reasons why Christmas celebration is an
issue.
The brothers of Joseph the son of Jacob would
not believe him for his dream; because they thought that Joseph would be their
leader and Joseph will be greater than them according to the interpretation of
his dream. “And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it to his brethren: and
they hated him yet the more. 8- And his brethren said; Shalt thou indeed reign
over us? Or shalt thou indeed have dominion over us? And they hated him yet the
more for his dreams, and for his works.” (Genesis 37:5; 8 KJV) Man has not changed, but be different- celebrate
Christmas with godly fear and faith in what God has done through Christ. (John
7:5; John 1:10- 12)
Ely Roque Sagansay is a self-published author of 4 books with
Westbow Press.
He is a minister for more than 3 decades.
His new book “The New Christmas Every Day” will soon be out.
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