A lot of people still wish for it, hope for it, and pray for it. And the ironic thing is, peace on earth actually began about 2000 years ago, give or take.

But soon after peace on earth began, it ended.

Another ironic thing is that even when there was peace on earth, it wasn’t a peaceful place to live. But how is that even possible?

Because the only time peace ever came to our planet, was when God became a man. He was born the same way any other human baby was born. But of course he was no ordinary, run-of-the-mill human baby.

And, as he grew up and became a man, news about his abilities to heal, and do other miracles, spread around the whole part of the world where he lived and spoke. Anyone with eyes to see and ears to hear should’ve been able to see and hear that he was truly the only chance for peace on earth.

But you know how people are. Right?

Yeah, they were that way back then too.

So, Jesus offended the wrong people (or the right ones, depending on how you look at it). And those people decided he needed to be shut up, shut down, and shut out. And to accomplish that, they had him crucified. End of story.

Except that here we are a little over 2000 years later still celebrating his birthday. Oh sure, probably most people don’t realize that’s what’s going on. But that is why Christmas exists.

Because God became a man and dwelt among us for a little while.

And for about 33 years, the length of his life on earth, peace on earth was actually here and available. But it won’t be available again until Jesus returns to rule the Earth.

And, yet again, most people won’t want anything to do with him. Even though he is the only reason for this Christmas season and all its warm and fuzzy feelings that inspire love, hope, and even songs:

Christmas Is The One Day

You wake up on Christmas

And find that the whole world’s dressed in Grace,

A whole different place.

It’s only on Christmas

And no other day rings half as true It’s ringin’ for you.

And Christmas is the one day

When God became a man…

When Peace on earth began…

And ended…so fast.

But Christmas is the one day

The hope can rise again…

Inside the hearts of men…

So why don’t…we make…it last?

When you’re livin’ in Christmas

And keepin’ the Gift inside your heart,

It’s like a new start.

There’s nothing like Christmas

To give you back what you gave away.

So, tell me, what do you say…?

Chorus

It’s not about your riches

That will leave you when you die.

It’s the Love of The Creator

That should keep your spirit high. © 2011 TF

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