Silent Night Isn’t As Good As We Think
Friday, December 21st, 2007
I’m sure, like me, you love the song Silent Night. It’s a classic. The problem is that is just what is happening - the church has become quiet and calm while the world continues to deteriorate. Most churches don’t realize the outreach importance of Christmas and Christmas Eve.
A quote was shared on our advance forum just yesterday -”“the church gives people just enough of Christianity to immunize us against the real thing.” It was soon followed up by this quote from another member who quoted a Keith Green song- ” “The world is asleep in the dark that the church just can’t fight because it’s asleep in the light – how can we be so numb – not to care if they come –” All across the world people will gather to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. It’s a glorious occasion. The problem is most of these celebrations in the West will be for the members only with little or no consideration that someone might show up who does not have a personal relationship with Jesus.
So this Christmas do everything with the stranger in mind. Prepare your people and be on the watch. Don’t let Christmas be a silent night- make it shout the Good News that Jesus Christ is born!
Have a noisy, glorious Christmas
Bill Easum
www.easumbandy.com
