I've lost count of the number of people who are celebrating Christmas, but state that they know he wasn't born then . . . I've tried to understand that logic for years, even throwing out every tradition of man, but a birthday cake, but it just won't work any more. If we know he wasn't born on December 25, and most of Christianity will tell you that, then who or what really is the "reason for the season?" I'm going to suggest it really is, just tradition!
Social media becomes a firestorm around any holiday, but it's wild and crazy right now, with posts and videos about the truth, and what's innocence in ignorance, and great bargains for those shopping . . . and the continuous random posts that pop up with pros and cons about it all. I've happened on a couple of videos and articles, not arguing against Christmas or December 25, but rather offering their ideas about when Messiah was actually born.
First, let me say, Scripture doesn't give us a precise date, so anyone who states unequivocally that they know with absolute certainty, are claiming unauthorized authority. I've heard the Feast of Tabernacle theory, in which he was born the first day and circumcised on the last day which would have been the eighth day. Why would all the inns be full for Sukkot? I've also considered Yom Teruah, in that is the first day of creation, the day Light was spoken, and he is the Light of the world. Then there's the theory that since his death brought atonement, Day of Atonement isn't out of the realm of possibilities for his arrival to earth.
I viewed a video just the other day that stated he was born in the spring and also gave reasons. I find it fascinating that most of the theories are based upon the shepherd's timing in the fields. We are all pretty sure it wasn't in December, and this year has provided evidence for that reasoning. Israel does have winter and out in the field by night in December would not be where shepherds or sheep are. Upon listening to this teaching, then to have the same teaching sent again, I had to stop and consider. Is this two witnesses, is this confirmation? I didn't know because the first time I watch it, a thought came to me, so, I'll just throw it out here and continue to declare, it is His death we are to remember!
What if Messiah was born near Shavu'ot. Bethlehem is only 5.5 miles from Jerusalem, so if there was no room in the Inn, which having been in Jerusalem for Shavu'ot and having heard the same statement, it would be very easy to be five miles out and still be "participating." The city gets really crowded for Holy Days! I also look at this from an economic standpoint, since Rome was collecting taxes. Early spring is planting season, which would mean the tail end of last year's produce and men in the fields in early spring. It seems that taking men from their fields and flocks at planting and lambing season might be economically counter productive for an Empire collecting taxes.
What really got me thinking about Shavu'ot was the timing of the giving of Torah, since Y'hshuwah is the Word in the flesh. We know Torah was given just weeks after leaving Egypt at Passover. We do know the Holy Spirit was given at Shavu'ot, after being promised by Y'hshuwah. Could it be the presence of our Almighty Creator descends upon man in different form at the same season? As I've already stated, Scripture doesn't specify, so I'm not going to say this is an absolute, it's only another theory among many. We do know His death was at Passover and His resurrection was HaBikurrim. It is His death and resurrection, we are to remember and proclaim!
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: Holy Scripture
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