Jubilee is Celebrating Life

To start our celebration of, well, celebrations, let's explore this very ancient word, jubilee. We will also see how it came to be. Jubilee comes from the Old Testament of the Bible, meaning it’s over 3,000 years old. That’s a lot of celebrating, but of what? In the Bible, jubilees celebrated important religious events. They served as reminders to stay focused on the important things in life and the gifts that God has given.

Celebrate Freedom

Slavery and debt-bondage were nearly universal in the ancient world. Sadly, they still exist in some forms today. In the ancient Near East, Mesopotamian, Babylonian, and Assyrian kings occasionally canceled debts. They freed many slaves, usually at the beginning of their reigns or to keep order in a crisis. Ancient Israel made this a law and practiced it every seven years. Now, that’s a jubilee!

Celebrate Health

It's not just important to celebrate health, but appreciating and celebrating things that matter actually makes you healthier! Think about it. It’s difficult to be sad while celebrating something. A life filled with celebrations can lead to a happier life. Happier lives are longer.

IMPORTANT POINT
Not every celebration has to be filled with cake and balloons. They can be personal and something that brings joy or happiness to your life!

Change the Now, Change the Future!

There's a reason we call it the gift. If you look at right now, you will see this very moment is a great gift! Always remember that how you look at things affects your entire outlook in life. Just by appreciating the people around you and where you are, you change your outlook. When that happens, you also change the outlook of others. Now that’s something to celebrate!

Celebrate Also Means Appreciate!

It’s easy to celebrate when things are going well. It’s more difficult when things are hard. That's precisely when it’s important to focus on the good things in your life. Learning from hardships is a crucial step in overcoming adversity. Celebrating and appreciating what you have helps you navigate the challenges and bumps in the road.