The Rapture occurring on Christmas Day has always been a strong possibility for a few Years now.
Since the Rapture hasn't happened yet it's important, more than ever, that we continue to watch and pray throughout this Christmas Season!
On Christmas Day this Year there just happens to be a Full Moon! The last time there was a full moon on Christmas Day was 38 Years ago in 1977!!!
The Word tells us that on the very Day the Lord was born a multitude of the heavenly host sang,
"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!"[Luke 2:14]
When we acknowledging Jesus Christ as our Lord and God we receive His peace and goodwill.
Being at peace with one another and having goodwill towards all men is the evidence that we are indeed children of God.
"Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless."[2 Pet.3:13,14]
"He who would love life and see good days...Let him seek peace and pursue it."[1Pet.3:10,11]
"Let the peace of God rule in your heart..." [Col.3:15]
"Pursue peace with all people..."[Heb.12:14]
We receive goodwill or good intentions from the Lord through His Holy Spirit. This is how the Lord keeps our hearts safe from Satan's influence!
Judas Iscariot, betrayed the Lord because he had rejected the Lord's goodwill, as a result, his heart couldn't be kept safe from Satan's influence at the Lord's Supper.
"Jesus answered, “It is he to whom I shall give a piece of bread when I have dipped it.” And having dipped the bread, He gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon. Now after the piece of bread, Satan entered him. Then Jesus said to him, “What you do, do quickly." [John 13:26,27]
When we're continuously being filled with good intentions, as a direct result of believing in the Lord, Satan cannot use us to do wicked things to others.
"...It is God who works in you both to will and do for His good pleasure.[Phil.2:13]
Whether Christmas Day is the actual Day of the Lord's birth or not is irrelevant. What's important is that all those who partake in the Christmas Feast are Christians in word and in deed. And are not Christians in name only.
The Christmas Feast, believe it or not, is the equivalent of the Lord's Supper. It's a Day we celebrate the Lord's incarnation, and therefore shouldn't be used as an opportunity to get drunk and eat excessively!
"Therefore, whoever eats the Lord’s bread or drinks the Lord’s cup in an unworthy manner will be guilty of desecrating the body and blood of the Lord! So let a person examine himself first, and then he may eat of the bread and drink from the cup; for a person who eats and drinks without recognizing the body eats and drinks judgment upon himself. This is why many among you are weak and sick, and some have died! If we would examine ourselves, we would not come under judgment. But when we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined, so that we will not be condemned along with the world." [1 Cor.11:27-32]
Note carefully how the Lord's Words appear to highlight how billions of so-called Christians the World over, celebrate Christmas Day:
“But keep watch on yourselves, or your hearts will become dulled by carousing [that is, excessive eating], drunkenness and the worries of everyday living, and that Day will be sprung upon you suddenly like a trap! For it will close in on everyone, no matter where they live, throughout the whole world. Stay alert, always praying that you will have the strength to escape all the things that will happen and to stand in the presence of the Son of Man.” [Luke 21:34-36]
Even Paul may have been referring to Christmas Day when he said:
"For when they [that is, billions of so-Christians at Christmas] say, “Peace and safety [that is, peace and goodwill to all men]!” then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape. But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief." [1 Thess.5:3,4][words in bracket are mine]
Christmas Day on the 25th of December 2015, may come and go like any other Christmas Day before it. On the other hand it may not. Whatever the case, we must remain vigilant. Take heed and God bless!