When I was growing up it was the Soviets, the cold-blooded
Commies, who ran roughshod over Russia and Eastern Europe. They were America’s arch-enemies. They were Lex Luthor to our Superman, the
Joker to our Batman. They wanted to
destroy our way of life, rob of us of freedom, and cheat us in the
Olympics. We’re still uneasy with the
Russians, but now Islamic Terrorists are the new enemy to hate. And for some Americans, that means all
Muslims in general. Christmas throws
cold water in the face of such hatred.
Remember the words of the angel to the shepherds about that Bethlehem
babe: “Behold, I bring you good news of great joy which shall be to all
people!” All people. Even Russians? Yes.
Even Muslims? Them too. What part of “all people” don’t we
understand? Don’t forget that the
Bethlehem Babe had the nerve to grow up and tell us to love our neighbors and
our enemies. And if we don’t worship the
grown-up Jesus and do what He says, our worship of the Baby Jesus at Christmas
is as phony as a 3-dollar bill. So here’s
the seventh of The Twelve Thoughts of Christmas—this “good news for all
people” includes our enemies, people we don’t particularly like or understand,
and just as surprisingly, even us.
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