We always put Jesus Christ in Christmas

Dec 23, 2016 Letters

Dear Editor,
For many persons, Christmas has many significances, meanings and representations. But the only and true meaning of Christmas can be derived from that passage from the Holy Scripture. God ‘pitching’ His tent in our world as it were, in the person of His Son Jesus Christ, to save mankind from their sins and shortcomings. In the end, he paid the ultimate sacrifice of death on a cross, to save the human race. This is the true message of hope for Christmas.
This hope, my friends, should be an inspiration to your lives—families and friends, as you remember the hidden meaning of Christmas, amid the hustle and bustle of shopping, eating, lavishness and drinking throughout this holiday. If God were to send His Son into our world today, it would be a world that pains and hurts from suffering, injustice, disease, poverty, crime, sexual immoralities, social problems and selfishness in its many forms.
Our own country, here, Guyana, bleeds from a myriad of issues and problems among our peoples, politicians even religious leaders. Many seem to be in competition for the fame of giving to the poor and needy, relishing the spectacle to make themselves and their group or organization look good in the eyes of the camera and general public. While others, especially businesses, exploit consumers for personal and other gains propelling the get-rich- quick mentality among us, creating a divided and unequal society where the rich get richer and the poor get poorer.
My dear friends, Christmas for me as a child was the most memorable gift of a lifetime. How can I forget discovering to my amazement gifts in my pillow cases in our house (placed there by mom and dad of course) on Christmas morning; the cooking and baking, the cleaning and illuminated verandah with lights and decorated with our tree. Christmas years ago were the best and most joyous—very traditional and down to earth, and less commercialized than it has become today.
In the midst of the noise of commercialization and the distractions of this most holy day of the year, let us find ourselves in the quietude of our hearts and homes, surrounded by those we love and who love us, to share that which the Babe of Bethlehem brought to this world—LOVE and PEACE. Let us too, not be confined to our walls this holiday, let us take joy to others who find it hard to realize that LOVE and PEACE, others who are too poor or sick to truly experience the real joy of Christmas. Let us visit our less fortunate brothers and sisters and take the love of Christmas to them. But let us be careful, for many have chosen to become poor and vulnerable in this day and age, for purposes of sheer exploitation of the kindness of others.
Let others see in you, that outward expression of the understanding of this Christmas season. Share love, a smile, or even a meal with loved ones and friends. Our world will hurt and pain less, if each and every one of us starts to do this. The religious elements of Christmas are important, like going to church and concerts and parties. Cleaning, preparing and decorating our homes are also important. But what about the inward preparation of our lives, and hearts? Have we prepared our inner soul to receive Jesus in the world this Christmas? How does that message inspire us to be better human beings to our families, friends and neighbours?
Surely we cannot continue along this path. I’ve visited Georgetown this past week and like many other town centres, it was transformed into a hubbub of economic activities—persons seeking after the best deals and prices and promotions, trying to get out from the business community as much as possible for this holiday. We all want our personal gains. It makes us feel good. What about trying to get the best deals in spreading peace and love across our land?
When Christmas has come and gone the void many of us tried to fill with shopping and eating and drinking will still be there. Dear friends, as you celebrate Christmas this 2016, vouch to be the change maker within your family and community, ultimately your country. Use the simple but profound message of Christmas to stir the zeal and inspiration into your hearts to see life from a different perspective—to see what’s more important and do what is more important. Guyana needs the message of Christmas. Guyanese need to live and breathe the message the Christ Child brings to this fractured world today. Let your lives be transformed inwardly and outwardly not only for this season but for all through the year.
Leon J. Suseran

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