HALLOW HIM
HALLOW HIM is a Spiritual revelation to counter Halloween. To restore it to Christianity and to bring it in line with the Holy Bible.
See it in the light of the Lord’s prayer which is known across all Christian denominations worldwide.
The Lord’s Prayer, recorded in Matthew 6, begins with, “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name” (Matthew 6:9). To hallow something is to make it holy or separate it or sanctify it. Jesus taught His followers to pray that God the Father would “hallow” His name. Significantly, this request comes first. It is of primary importance for God to hallow His name. Taken from( What does hallowed be thy name in the Lord’s Prayer mean? | GotQuestions.org)
Where We Get the Word “Halloween”
The -een in Halloween is actually a squished together form of e’en, which is a contracted form of even. Even is an old-timey shortened form of evening.
Halloween originated from the ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain, which marked the start of winter and the start of the new year. It was believed that the spirits of the dead could return to the Earth around that time.
This date later became known as All Hallows’ Eve during early Christian times and was a time to pray for the dead and honor the saints.
Many people participating in Halloween celebrations in modern times light candles in jack-o-lanterns rather than bonfires. Other elements of the Pagan celebration are retained, as Halloween is still a night to remember the spirits and other supernatural themes.
Christian minister Prince Sorie Conteh linked the wearing of costumes to the belief in vengeful ghosts: "It was traditionally believed that the souls of the departed wandered the earth until All Saints' Day, and All Hallows' Eve provided one last chance for the dead to gain vengeance on their enemies before moving to the next world. In order to avoid being recognized by any soul that might be seeking such vengeance, people would don masks or costumes”. (Taken from the internet)
Halloween is synonymous with celebrating the dead and their spirits, BUT:
1. There’s only one DEATH to celebrate, the death of JESUS CHRIST on the cross. Out of love from God the Father, HE was sacrificed for our sins and our inequities and by His stripes we were healed.
2. He has risen, the tomb is empty. He is alive and sit at the right hand of God. We, therefore, do not pray to the dead, but to the Living God.
3. His Spirit is alive in us and does not wander the earth.
4. He is not a vengeful ghost, but a peaceful SPIRIT who lives in us.
5. And we do not wear costumes and masks to protect us, but we call on the Blood of Jesus shed for us on the Cross.