Don't get me wrong, but I just don't see what the rest of
you see in Christmas, unless it was what Jesus was born for at Christmas;
aren't they supposed to be the same thing? If you don't believe in Jesus, why
celebrate Christmas. Faith for faith sake!
It is 10:00 pm on the Eve of His Birthday, a Brother is given
to Mankind, to save you all from sin, the Stocking that is always empty. Each
Christmas, as shoppers hustle and bustle around in search of the latest and
best gift to give each of their loved ones; one stocking still remains empty;
why? Is it because it is too expensive, too rare a gift to find? No, it carries
no cost, but it has great value. The gift, to Mankind, with value beyond all
measure, which none has never given.
Centuries ago, a single child was born to Man, as man,
carrying the words of Peace and Love for all Mankind. What has Mankind learned
from his sacrifice? Look around you as you race to the tree tomorrow and
observe the seven deadly sins at work; fore they have emptied that single
stocking. A stocking once filled with Peace and Love, and kind wishes and heart
of care and tender joy for one’s fellow man. Where now do those feeling and
emotions exist in the world today? Nowhere.
Centuries ago; three Wise men made pilgrimage to make gifts
of Gold Frankincense and Mir to a special child; one who would grow up to
spread a single common message; one that has lost all meaning to all Mankind.
Where are those Wise men, today; fore their gifts are coveted by those who have
more than they could ever rid themselves of in ten lifetimes or more. Why is
the Avarice so rampant among the members of the Human Race, followed closely by
the other six sins? What has Mankind gained from their vision of Christmas?
Each and every year the gifts are more expensive; the
reception is more ambivalent and sometime disrespectful. What are these gifts
worth, when they are not appreciated? A poor family gave birth to a special
child; that is the origin of Christmas. A special child brought to the world
through the poverty of the world, yet today; the message is lost in the
rhetoric of advertising and the desensitization and disrepute of Santa Claus.
He who would fill the stockings of the poor, the homeless and the starving with
gifts that brought joy and peace to the poorer classes.
Today, few if any remember this message in the origin of
Christmas. Who is Christmas for? Christmas is meant for the haves to share what
they have accumulated with the Have-nots; however, that is not done these
days.
Imagine Christmas as Christmas should be for all those
children in the world that have little or nothing; what fills their stockings?
Nothing fills their stockings, not even food.
Yes, you ventured out a spent a small fortune, splurged on
your loved ones; bought them the newest version of something they already had.
Wish each other Merry Christmas; forgetting there are countless millions of
children in your own neighbourhoods who do without this day and the next. What
gift has Mankind brought them; an end to the warts that ravage their world; and
end to the hunger that grumbles in their stomachs each night. What message is
sent to those who hunger and thirst, those who are indigent and homeless worst
of all what of all those helpless children around the world?
What have your
gifts brought them? Nothing! I have said my Christmas is never merry; fore my
heart is with those unfortunate and innocent children; down each street and in
poverty around the world. Your gifts to charity, that never reaches the end,
your donations that never reach destination. What cheer can one find on such a
holiday. Listening to the radio; one ears songs sung by wealthy performers,
about Peace on Earth, Good will towards “All,” but never does it last beyond a
few hours, or ever reaches those who need it the most.
Ah, the empty stocking; once filled with kindness to one’s
fellow man; unconditional Kindness; compassion for everyone, not just the few
who can afford it, but for those who have not one red cent. The music of this
season is hypocritical, the Media and their backers follow suit and worst of
all the wealthy, those who can foster the greatest change do little or nothing,
while claiming they have done so much. In observation, one can see the truth
behind today Christmas; fore it is not the celebration of the birth of a
benevolent soul. It is now a celebration of the greediest one.
I guess I truly stand alone in the wish for PEACE and Love
spread throughout all the lands of the Earth; fore all Mankind deserves to live
in Peace with Love and Happiness. If not at Christmas, when?
Yes, if a single child goes hungry, or homeless anywhere in
the world, Christmas has failed, and has been failing for far too long. Only as
one can it be eradicated; only together can Mankind feed all who starve, house
all who seek shelter and bring peace and Love to all who hunger for it. It is
the dream everyone dreams of.
On December 26th, 2007, all I have recorded will escape the
understanding and comprehension of all Mankind; even those few who wouldst
acclaim they comply; have already missed the point. The Stocking is empty and
will remain empty, till Mankind refills it with kindness and goodwill, peace
and love; the concept and precepts of sharing and forgiveness and compassion;
mercy and caring, everything that little child brought into the world and dies
to for. That would be a Christmas to remember. A Christmas where all who could buy
something more than a gift for someone beyond their family, someone in need, a
stranger, a visitor, the homeless. A Christmas Christ would hope for.
Just ask yourself what would Christ give on Christmas Day?
A single tear rolls down my cheek for that single empty
stocking!
The gifts of Christmas should enhance the Minds, warm the
Hearts and enrich the Souls of and for all Mankind. What gift do you bring on
his birthday to fulfill the promise? For every child that goes without food,
shelter clothing, education and all those things Mankind can provide; that
stocking will remain empty.
Written by R. Anthony H. Rock on Dec. 24th, 2007.
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