We all know Christmas as the day traditionally celebrated to honor the birth of Jesus Christ. God gave his son to mankind so that we may be saved from our transgressions. I think one major fact that people miss during this time of year is the real reason why Jesus was sent here to earth: Easter. God sent his only son to earth, to be born in a stable, rest in a manger, and ultimately die a horrible death so that we may go to heaven. On Christmas, we celebrate the birth of someone whose purpose was to die, so that we could live. I am particularly fond of the words Relient K uses to explain this holiday in the song "I Celebrate the Day." They read as follows:
"And I, I celebrate the day
That You were born to die
So I could one day pray for You to save my life"
I pray that you all have a safe and very Merry Christmas. And remember the real reason for the season.
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