“Recognize!”
GREETINGS FROM THE TEMPLE …
“Recognize!”
Throughout the years, each generation, Black Americans, have had their common talk amongst themselves which is known only to them and a few others who venture to find out what is meant by certain terms used. Some may call it slang, hip-talk, jive-talk, or even Ebonics. Yes, Ebonics. We will always come up with speech that puts emphasis on certain things or actions. We don’t give it a name; we just use it.
Recognize: acknowledge the existence, validity of – accept – admit – concede
Regarding the reason for the holiday season: “Girl (man), you betta recognize!”
Pastor Brice’s sermon this past Sunday was on; “How God’s Love Matters”. He stressed the fact that the birth of Jesus was a gift for everyone and that His birth must be celebrated and appreciated.
“Christmas is all about (God) and shows how God’s Love matters.” – Pastor Victor S. Brice
I must admit that I, too, have at times forgotten the real reason for celebrating Christmas. I’ve gotten caught up in the excitement of decorating, gift buying, baking, cooking specialty goods, and dishes in preparation for… Christmas (a day of celebrating Jesus’ birth). Christmas! His name Christ is all over the place, yet we still forget. Why is that?
We have commercialized Christmas to the extent that we fail to recognize Christ – we fail to recognize that Jesus is the reason for the season. Don’t let the excitement of the season get you caught up. Breathe! Reflect! God didn’t bring us this far for us to forget about Him – for us to forget that He is the reason that we are here today. It was His Mercy and Goodness that has kept us and brought us through our trials – troubles – tribulations –sicknesses – COVID. We are here today because of Him.
Bottom line, when I say: “You better recognize!” I’m saying that the birth of Jesus is why we celebrate Christmas. Give Him all the praise – honor – and glory! Recognize!
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