It has been a day to relax, recuperate and rest as I rejoice in the goodness of God...
It's Christmas, and most of the work assignments the inmates would normally do have been cancelled. Classes are closed as well.
For me, it is a day to be quiet and contemplative. On Sunday, I was on the go from morning until evening. Then yesterday morning I attended the Christmas Eve service, and I had to go to my work assignment in the afternoon. Now, however, I am free to spend the day alone in my cell. So, I spent the time reading and praying.
Frankly, I doubt that Jesus was born on December 25th. As a Jew, I am more inclined to believe that the Messiah would have been born on the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah. This is also the Jewish New Year. In fact, many Jews believe that God began creation on Rosh Hashanah. Of course, no one can prove this. Besides, if Jesus wanted us to know the exact date of His birth, He would have told His disciples, who in turn would've told us via the Scriptures. And this was not the case.
Nevertheless, this is the season, at least by tradition, to rejoice in the birth of the Promised One Who came to die for the sins of mankind. Yes, glory to God in the highest! And for those who've placed their faith in Him, peace!
D.B.
Luke 2:14
For me, it is a day to be quiet and contemplative. On Sunday, I was on the go from morning until evening. Then yesterday morning I attended the Christmas Eve service, and I had to go to my work assignment in the afternoon. Now, however, I am free to spend the day alone in my cell. So, I spent the time reading and praying.
Frankly, I doubt that Jesus was born on December 25th. As a Jew, I am more inclined to believe that the Messiah would have been born on the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah. This is also the Jewish New Year. In fact, many Jews believe that God began creation on Rosh Hashanah. Of course, no one can prove this. Besides, if Jesus wanted us to know the exact date of His birth, He would have told His disciples, who in turn would've told us via the Scriptures. And this was not the case.
Nevertheless, this is the season, at least by tradition, to rejoice in the birth of the Promised One Who came to die for the sins of mankind. Yes, glory to God in the highest! And for those who've placed their faith in Him, peace!
D.B.
Luke 2:14
