We traditionally celebrate the night of December 24th and the day of the 25th as the birth of Christ. It is the most significant event of all time. So important, that it split History itself in two. The birth of the Savior was probably not in the December time frame as we suppose.
Scripture does not seem to nail it down for us, but does say there were shepherds out in the fields with their flocks, so there is a clue if we are willing to accept it. There is probably no sense in having your sheep away from shelter, standing in the mud, eating dead, moldy grass. Maybe the “what” of the event is so important that the “when” is completely overshadowed. But on the other hand, our creator is powerful and full of excellence down to the smallest detail, and he is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
It probably does make sense for such an important event in God’s plan to occur on one of the seasons of celebration already set forth in the laws given in Leviticus 23, but at this point I can’t say with certainty which one. We may not know the when, but we do know the Who, the what, the where and the why.
Plenty for now to work with and to apply to our lives and hearts: Forgiveness, Righteousness, Love, Joy, Peace and Good Will. Redemption – a return to a life of usefulness and worth to those who believe. With all that you have done to prepare for this day, don’t forget to firmly grasp your trust in the Child, the “Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”
Merry Christmas.
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