Friday, December 29, 2006 - Babymaker's Contest
Babymakers has issued a thought provoking challenge.
Why do I not celebrate Passover? For one, I am not a Jew. Just as Paul said that there was no need for Titus to be circumcised because, although he was a saved man, he was a gentile. I too am not a Jew. The Passover is a wonderful picture of Christ who is our Passover Lamb. But there is a lot of focus on them remembering how God brought their people out of the land of Egypt and delivered them from the plagues. It doesn't mean as much to me and I find no real reason for me to celebrate.
I guess my counterpart to this would be to celebrate Resurrection Sunday. (I know some people struggle with the word Easter). What a wonderful day to do just as the Jews did on Passover. I can remember how Jesus Christ brought me out of my bondage to sin and the world through the sacrifice of His blood.
Romans 14 tells us to be fully convinced on what days we chose or chose not to celebrate.
Romans 14:5-6a One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. (6) He that regardeth the day, regardeth it unto the Lord; and he that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth not regard it.
I could celebrate the birth of Jesus any time of the year but it is just easier for me to do it when most other Christians do. As long as I am doing it to the Lord and for Him, it doesn’t matter when I do it. Even on Christmas.
I have nothing but respect for those that chose to celebrate Jewish holy days or a combination of Jewish/Christian days, or those that chose not to celebrate anything at all. Especially if they are fully convinced in their minds about why they are or aren’t.
Comments
Friday, December 29, 2006 - Hello there,
Posted by Canadagirl
You and I have a very similar message. I do have a connection to the Jews b/c of my husbands family connection. He is a Christian and is from a Russian Jewish decent. I belive we are All one big family Jew or not we are all grafted onto one big tree and that is God. God Bless my SSiC.
In Him,
-Mary
Friday, December 29, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by babymakers
You are one of the most non-judgemental persons I know (as far as I know). I like that. You also seem to want to know why you do the things you do and I like that too.
Friday, December 29, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by TwmCrm2001
Good post. I whole-heartedly agree. = )
Saturday, December 30, 2006 - That was GREAT!
Posted by michael3
Hi Danielle,
I loved this! This was a great post! I didn't know you started blogging just a little before me eh? I loved reading what you did this year. I also love that I get to follow in your footsteps as M is going to be 4 in April so we will have your blog to come to when I need some ideas in the homeschooling department. I am going to stop blogging on si344, so I hope you will come visit me on michael3. It's just too hard to keep up both blogs. I hope you have a wonderful New Year and thank you for always sharing not only what you are doing with homeschooling but sharing your heart. Your blog is one of my very favorites! God bless you and Cameron as you journey through homeschooling and life together:)
Saturday, December 30, 2006 - I do celebrate Passover, although I am also not JEwish.
Posted by REInvestor
It has become one of the most meaningful holidays of the year for me. I would encourage you that if you have a chance to celebrate with some other Christians to take the opportunity. You might be pleasantly surprised at the blessing in it.
Monday, January 1, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by michael3
Hi! Glad you found me! I too hope you have a wonderful new year! Thanks for stopping by and looking forward to all the wonderful things you will do this year with Cameron!
Monday, January 1, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by hugs4Him
Great "year in review"! :-)
