GLEANINGS FROM CHRISTMAS 3
John 1:1-4; Col 2:3,9-10; 2Pet 1:3-4
The Christmas season is still in the air and we still have to maximise all that we can from the lessons from the season even as we look at the 'boxing day'. From research, thr true origin of boxing day has not been confirmed but the concept seems to be quite clear.
The concept springs from the fact that the box where various people have placed their gifts of xmas for the needy is broke open on the day after Christmas so that the gifts can be distributed to those in need of same.
As much as I know that this particular style isn't so much in vogue in our days but the concept seems so real and practical to me. As I look at this concept, I believe that one of the reasons why we are glad to celebrate Christ is because He broke open the box that contained His true self, grace, gifts, potentials and talents. He did not allow them to remain hidden within him. The scripture revealed that all of God was in Christ in the humand body (Col 2:9 TLB). Within Him (his box) lies all the treasures of wisdom, power and knowledge.
God gives potentials to us so that we can fulfil purpose. Potential to me simply means potent but untapped. Jesus was able to discover, develop and deploy His potentials because He was able to discover His purpose on the earth. He revealed His discovery in Luke 4:18-21 where He highlighted what He has been anointed and appointed to do on the earth. He did all He could to break the box open and deployed all He carried little wonder He shouted 'It is finished' on the cross as He gave up the ghost. It means to me that He was saying, the box is empty; the contents of the box is now finished.
As we celebrate Christ, I began to ask myself if I would also be able to declare that the contents of the box I carry is empty. I questioned myself to really know if I am following the path of God's purpose which is even dependent on if I have discovered it. The potentials I carry in my box are meant to be released on the path of purpose for the fulfilment of destiny, the betterment of mankind and utmostly to the glory of God.
Christmas is all about the celebration of the purpose for which Christ was born and also reflect on how we are fulfilling our purpose in Christ. How would you be celebrated on your next birthday? What forms the basis of your celebration on your birthdays? What would you like to remember your birthday for even after you have left the earth? Are you ready to break open the box of your true self and release all the potent but untapped grace that God has given you by release of Christ's birth, death and ressurrection?
Today as we celebrate another boxing day, I charge you to break open the box within you as you connect with your being deep within to tap into all the resources therein. Ask that God who has placed them there would open your eyes to see them so that you can unveil them. Above all, place priority on discovering the purpose for which you were send to earth. Everything you do from now should be done on the path and in the pursuit of Divine purpose.
Happy Boxing Day!!!
Prayers: ♍Y̶̲̅ Father, please sharpen ♍Y̶̲̅ spirit senses and help me to be connected to Your Spirit and help me to be receptive the voice of Your Spirit for the discovery of the purpose for which I was born on earth. Also, please help me live ♍Y̶̲̅ life such that ♍Y̶̲̅ box would be empty when I am gone to be with You. Amen!
