December 18, 2007
Christmas means a lot of things to many people, but the main reason that we celebrate it is for the birth of Christ, who came to save all of us. It's easy to take that for granted when your world is going well, but think how much more it can mean to those who have committed crimes and seek redemption. The video below shows what this season of worship means to prisoners, such as these in Sugarland Prison in Texas.
“Handel’s Messiah - For unto Us a Child is born”
That song is one of my favorites for Christmas. I enjoy the presentations of that masterpiece from our church choir and other trained artists. There are many fine versions of this that you can buy and find. But, it is something special to hear that song of praise come from the hearts of others who really feel it rather than simply perform it.
Christ did come for us all.
For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given, and the government shall be upon His shoulder; and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6)
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I am afraid most of us are so preoccupied, distracted by last-minute Christmas shopping and consumerism, that we fail to see God’s cosmic plan of redemption in which we, as fallen creatures, are directly involved.
The average Christian may not “get” this announcement, but those locked behind bars do. Whenever I preach in the prisons, and I read Christ’s inaugural sermon, Luke 4:18, and when I quote His promise of freedom for prisoners, they often raise their arms and cheer. The message of Jesus means freedom and victory for those who once had no hope. They are not distracted by the encumbrance of wealth and comfort.
from today's Chuck Colson column at Townhall.com* * *
Merry Christmas, George!
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