As a new age approaches, a time is coming when children in America will not know God’s meaning of Christmas. A little carol here, another Santa there and presents everywhere under a Christmas tree? While Christians have taken this holiday for granted, the unchurched is drinking eggnog trying to comprehend the significance of this day.
Call it complacency, being out of touch or a lack of true ambassadors for Christ, something has gotten lost along the way. The only Bible some people may open up is the example of Christ inside of believers. Until this is displayed, the reason for this season will continue to be blurred by a double vision of the Word of God and what they see in followers of Jesus.
Is it just an illusion or a foregone conclusion that Santa Claus has become the Savior of Christmas? Between the lines, there are no signs that the church can undo the lies of commercialism. Drawing the masses to his side, with sleigh bells inside, at malls all across this country.
Tis the season to be jolly, except when you are driving or exchanging gifts that didn’t quite fit. In the race to get great rates, what price are you still willing to pay as you try to appease your children every year. Well, soon it will be all over, just a mass to make you feel good, then you can go back to behaving as you were.
What once was a holy night, is now great to catch a flight or stay at home to watch some bowl games on the tube. It doesn’t matter who will be playing as long as Christmas music is airing in the background to get you in the spirit. Meanwhile, angels are shaking their heads overseeing homes in disarray, urging you to quickly flip the channel.
Another rerun, another night, what happened to a wonderful life, lonelier than you have ever been before. Is their any joy left in your hands or has quick sand penetrated this land, sweeping Christmas off its foundation? I still believe peace can dwell on earth as long as there is something more behind the words, “Have a very Merry Christmas today!”
by Jay Mankus
Member of the International Society of Poets, 1994-1995.
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