“This is the day that the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 (NIV)
When God created this world, He created something different every day, and it was good (Genesis 1).
We celebrate achievements such as birth anniversaries, promotions, the birth of a baby, etc., but when we give gratitude to God in celebrating and rejoicing in the Lord, there is a shift in the atmosphere. We feel extremely happy throughout our body, mind, soul, and spirit because without Him, we are nothing, and there will be no celebration or rejoicing.
When we carefully examine the word “celebrate,” we see that it acknowledges either a significant day or year or something similar. It is also a verb, “Hagag,” a Hebrew word that means ‘prepare, keep, or observe a feast.’ The verb ‘Asaa’ also means ‘to do, make, or celebrate.’ All of the above are tied to Jesus’s birth. That day was and still is the most beautiful day in the world and generations to come.
God prepared a virgin, Mary, and also Joseph, who obeyed everything God told them to do. King Herod’s plans of killing the young Messiah were unsuccessful. They moved from Bethlehem to Ñarazeth to Egypt, nullifying Herod’s plans. Praise God.
The wise men (astrologers) saw the star in the East and, according to their studies, knew what it meant. So, they followed the star, which led them to a stable in Bethlehem. They celebrated the birth of our King and Saviour by honouring Him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. It was a significant moment.
The shepherds also visited and went to spread the word. The angels sang “Gloria in Excelsis Deo,” which means ‘Glory to God in the highest’. Oh, what a celebration!
It proves how much God loves us (John 3:16): He sent us His only begotten Son.
Know this: every day with Jesus is sweeter than the day before. We serve the true Saviour. He cares about us.
Read: Jeremiah 29:11-14; 3 John 1:4
Bible Reading Guide: Psalm 136:13-26; 1 John 2:12-27; Daniel 7; Daniel 8:1-14
