A month of excitement has ended last week, and the world has witnessed the enthralling moment when Argentina gave a colourful and vibrant welcome to the kings of football. Lionel Messi, the legend of football, is admired and praised by millions. When the world calls Messi the “Messiah of football”, the real Messiah of the world was born in Bethlehem centuries ago. The one and only person whose name and influence has not faded with time.
His birth was a nightmare for some, while it was the fulfilment of a promise for others. The world called him Jesus Christ. In a little stable in Bethlehem, the Saviour of the world was born, and his birth was not as the common man would expect of the Messiah. Jesus, was not some famous character that folks today idolise. One who, while being a commoner and the son of a carpenter, conveyed everything He had to. If His life had access to modern media, the globe would undoubtedly follow this individual.
But it is doubtful whether the world truly knows Him. While Messi won the hearts of his fans with his incredible stride, speed, and unparalleled performance, Christ, the righteous among the righteous and the Son of God, gave His life for the sin of the world.
The new generation has forgotten the football legends of the past such as Maradona and Pele, but the world remembers and celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ even after 2000 years. There is no doubt that if the world remembers the birth of Christ even after two millennia, it is because of the purpose of His birth and His loving, selfless sacrifice.
There is a great truth which Christ has revealed to the world, which the world does not want to hear and tell, and which those who understand it do not turn back from: “Jesus Christ is the saviour of the world.” If the world remembers a man’s birthday through centuries, regardless of culture, and religion, it is proof that that unique divine spirit is still the true guide of human minds, providing salvation and peace.
Jesus once said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. He that believeth in me, though he die, yet shall he live.” Who else can say this so authoritatively? The day of His death was far better than the day of His birth. Christ, who was born in Nazareth, lived in this world for 33 and a half years, and was finally crucified, died, was buried, and rose again for the whole world. Let’s celebrate every day as Christmas.
