The early church didn’t observe Christmas as we know it. In fact during the first two centuries of Christianity there was strong opposition to recognizing birthdays of martyrs or, for that matter, of Jesus. Numerous “ 1 Why do the nations conspire and the peoples plot in vain?
2 The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together
against the LORDand against his Anointed One.
3 “Let us break their chains,” they say, “and throw off their fetters.”
4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.
5 Then he rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,
6 “I have installed my King on Zion, my holy hill.”
7 I will proclaim the decree of the LORD : He said to me,
“You are my Son; today I have become your Father.
8 Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance,
the ends of the earth your possession.
9 You will rule them with an iron scepter; you will dash them to pieces like pottery.”
10 Therefore, you kings, be wise;be warned, you rulers of the earth.
11 Serve the LORD with fear and rejoice with trembling.
12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry and you be destroyed in your way,
for his wrath can flare up in a moment.
Blessed are all who take refuge in him.” – Psalm 2
The world system has been in rebellion against the Sovereign God since Satan attempted to exalt himself above the Lord God and was cast out of heaven. Rebellion, according to Scripture, is the same as witchcraft. According to Webster’s, witchcraft is defined this way: 1 a : the use of sorcery or magic b : communication with the devil or with a familiar spirit; 2 : an irresistible influence or fascination. We know that it is simply a desire to control our own destiny and that of others, thus rebelling agains God’s established order and plan.
Those who are in ruling positions on this earth (who by the way were placed there by God’s authority and design-ref. Psalm 75 and Romans 13) who have not acknowledged God as Sovereign LORD, will always exalt themselves and be in rebellion to Him. They desire to be “in control” of their own destinies and think they have the power to “change” things. They fail to understand that apart from Jesus Christ there is no real power for change and nothing can be done of any lasting value. (Jesus’ own words; “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” – John 15:5; and Isaiah records the Lord saying; “… Israel’s King and Redeemer, the LORD Almighty: I am the first and I am the last; apart from me there is no God.” 44:6. Paul explains in I Corinthians 3 that nothing lasts except what is built on the foundation of Christ.)
God is not worried, nor does He fret over these simple-minded men and women. In fact, according to Psalm 2, He laughs at their ignorance and ineptness! He already knows their end-game. He will destroy all those who refuse to honor His Son – The KING of kings and LORD of lords! But, here is the good news! Those who acknowledge His Son and serve Him will be blessed because they have taken refuge in Him! Amen!
“But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever,
the purposes of his heart through all generations.
Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD,
the people he chose for his inheritance.”
Psalm 33:11-12
