10 days to Christmas

Its been a long time i know.
The closest thing I could conjure that would remotely resemble some form of new year resolution would be this 'promise' to write more often. If I am not mistaken, I made a similar commitment on jaredtan.wordpress.com. Lets see if blogspot proves more 'adhesive' . . . *snicker*.
Well last Sunday i heard a most moving sermon - relating the murderous efforts of King Herod to exterminate all possible competition to his already paranoid reign over Israel. And his message reminded me that in reality, the birth of Jesus and his infancy was shrouded in death and pain - not necceasrily peace and good will.

This is a message the world needs to hear. That Christmas then was as relevant to us today more than any other time in the course of Human History. Because back then there was injustice and unfairness. And again, this reminds me how the Bible is brutally frank - reminding the world at large that God does not blush or become apologetic or even defensive and insecure - but rather puts Himself right smack in the middle of it all. Indeed - peace on earth and Goodwill to all Men. Amidst the chaos and pain, God sends us a strong message. I am here, I know what goes on and I above all others care the most.

So where is God in the midst of the things that unfold here on our planet? Let me offer my humble views. . . . .


Thinking about it, I remember how in the begining we were made custodians of this earth. This front page story along with the acclaimed landslide tragedy have recently lent a more enviromentalist slant to our daily fare.

And this in turn reminds me that humanity has very often clung on in some ways to that deep rooted guardian-ship of our planet. And also, because of the fall, I am reminded as to how much we have fallen short and continue to ravage and destroy our resources - and destroy each other.

Christ's birth reminds us that apart from His coming and His redemption, we would ultimately have no hope for our own redemption, and the redemption of the Earth. Maybe an extension to this train of thought tomorrow? I set out to write something and i did. Praise God! Hahahahaha.