It’s Christmas Eve as I write this, and I won’t make it long, but let me just say that many of us never think too much about this account of a covering being akin to Jesus on the cross for all people. I don’t have much of a clue why, but I know that a lot of people who claim to know the Bible don’t know any of the books’ names. Even so, it is refreshing to go to church this Christmas Eve night. It was about Jesus’ birth as usual, but I heard nothing concerning anything non-traditional, yet it was good for me to take communion (with bread and grape juice… yeah, our church doesn’t serve alcohol 😅) for a change. I’ve had a lot of hard feelings about church in general for several months; in fact, if it weren’t for the Two Rivers Awaken ministry, I wouldn’t even be going to one! I think it’s because I’ve heard things I can find in churches where Calvinism and other loveless doctrines are preached and encouraged. I don’t know how to react. I hold nothing against them; I just wish I could focus on Jesus and enjoy Him while hearing ANYTHING from a speaker. It’s also made it hard for me to read many Bible passages — note of irony: I’m writing on a difficult chapter that for some reason is easy for many to accept 😂😂😂— I actually feel sick sometimes just thinking about it.
What we don’t tend to think about is what many other people around the world are going through this Christmas time, from intense persecution in nations where Jesus is declared “illegal,” to poverty-stricken communities, to prosperous but expectation-driven regions of the world — the list is endless. I heard Band-Aid 1984’s “Do They Know It’s Christmas” song many times before, but it wasn’t until nine days ago that I heard the lyrics for myself, so it became a favourite for me. (Yes, I spelled “favourite” like how it’s spelled in other English-speaking nations around the world, don’t judge me 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣) I’ll leave you this video for the song to get there from this post 😊
Anyway, it’s pretty cool how God not only spoke a promise of humanity’s redemption, but almost in the same breath, gave Adam and Eve clothing to wear so they wouldn’t be embarrassed. I think everyone who accepts Jesus as Lord and Saviour will have clothing in Heaven and New Jerusalem so no one sees them naked. I don’t think pornography is a good idea; too much abuse happens as a result. Thank God for Fight The New Drug!
Of course, the holidays can be hard for many people, but it doesn’t have to be a difficult season. I do wonder why expectations haven’t really decreased in my culture, though… but all insanity explanations aside, merry Christmas from me and my roommates to you!
P.S. I forgot to mention that this passage is found in page 2 of my NKJV Bible, page 3 of my NASB Bible, and page 5 of both my VOICE and Amplified Bible (Classic Edition) translations I have.
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