"Charlie Brown Christmas" is one of the classics. Thank goodness!
It seems like everyone has some interpretation of what Christmas means nowadays. But Christmas is so simple. Its not complex or hard to understand. It does not require multiple definitions.
Linus really breaks it down with Charlie Brown and gives him the true meaning of Christmas. But you want to know what I find so important about what Linus tells Charlie Brown? Linus recites the scriptural account from Luke 2 in the Bible to give the meaning of Christmas. Linus did not summarize the story of Jesus' birth in his own words. He spoke the Word of God to get the message across.
There are so many times when all we need is God's Word to provide clarity... not our own condensed version. God's Word is power. Linus isn't just standing on a stage giving his thoughts. He spoke what the Word said and change was immediate.
Watch the clip and you'll love it! Here's the passage Linus recites:
"And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." Luke 2: 8-14
And that's what Christmas is all about!
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely one of the Christmas cartoon specials that I want our kids to watch!
ReplyDelete--Its a wonder our Christmas tree doesn't look like Charlie Brown's! Having a Christmas tree with three toddlers is interesting!