Princewill Pius
Today is 25th December, 2016 and I’m very happy for the memories we had together here on Primetweets throughout the year. I sincerely thank you for being a part of our readers/contributors.
It is common for Christians to bemoan the fact that the world seems to have taken Christ out of Christmas. We feel sorry for Jesus when he is ignored on his own birthday, and we remind each other that Jesus is the reason for the season. There are many phrases attached to Christmas so firmly that they will be used even in secular contexts: peace on earth, goodwill, the Christmas spirit, even “Merry Christmas”. Christmas is associated with generosity and family and love.
Relationships are central. They are great concepts but, where is Jesus? Peace, love, restored relationships, joy, and goodwill are the results of knowing Jesus. To talk of them in isolation is to hold out false hopes. Isaiah, for example, said, “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light”, and went on to talk about joy, rejoicing, freedom and peace (Isaiah 9:2-5). How are these things possible?
“For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given.” The angel announced to the shepherd “good news of great joy for all people.” The basis for such a proclamation? “Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” (Luke 2:11) Peace, joy and freedom are possible only because of Jesus. The Good News is Jesus.
At Christmas, Christians, quite rightly, want to tell people what it is all about. Of course, that is our commission throughout the year as well. But is there a temptation to talk about the concepts and not the person? We can do more than campaign for peace and encourage reconciliation. We can introduce people to Jesus. We serve our communities in ways that are more than social work when we also take opportunities to help people know Jesus better.
My prayer is very genuinely that your Christmas will be more than a time of good will; that it will be a time of knowing Jesus – and hence, good will. May it be very special for you.
Equally, my prayer is that your loving and serving of others this Christmas, and throughout the year, might lead others to know Jesus better. When we bemoan the forgetting of Christ at Christmas, let’s ensure that we don’t forget him in our “Christian” ministry the other 364 days. There is no greater privilege than helping people to know Jesus.
From me and the management team of Primetweets, we’re wishing you a loving, fun and Merry Christmas to you and your Family/friends. God bless less you for being here with us!
It is all about Jesus. May it be all about Jesus for you this Christmas and throughout 2017.
With love from the Team.
— Pius Princewill
(CEO, Primetweets)
