At a meeting I attended yesterday, the speaker who was to give the devotional stood at the podium and said something along the lines of with two such notable days on the calendar, he didn't know which subject to address: Super Bowl Sunday or Valentine's Day. I had to laugh, for I was thinking he was going to say: Transfiguration Sunday or Ash Wednesday. After all, these are the two more notable days upcoming on the calendar.
But then I started thinking more about it and came to the conclusion that, yes, it would be appropriate for these two days to be recognized on the proper level, for our Christianity must influence not only how we celebrate the high holy days of the congregation's life, but also how we celebrate all the secular holidays of which we take part. The question we all face in this matter is: do we factor in our Christianity even a little bit when it comes to the idea of celebrating the secular holidays?
When celebrating Super Bowl Sunday, do we consider the ways in which God would have us respond (and, no, I don't think God is 'on one team's side' over another)?
When celebrating Valentine's Day, do we consider all the ways we should love those dearest to us, and not just in a romantic way - for the Bible addresses love in many different contexts?
When celebrating Mardi Gras, do we consider the theological implications of how and why we celebrate this day?
I could go on and on - but I think you get the point. No matter what special day we are observing, it is our duty as Christians to observe it in a way that is fitting to honor the grace first shown us through Christ our Lord.
The next day we should all celebrate in this fashion? TODAY.
See you Sunday!
Lamar
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