Every year in December the focus of the world around us moves to increased shopping, wrapping paper, Christmas Carols on the radio, lights on the house, baking cookies and visiting family. At this time of year our focus tends to move away from our self interest and to the needs of our family and following all of the traditions, new and old, our loved ones hold dear.
In the midst of all of our traditions and celebrations, we would be wise to keep at the center the true reason for the season...Jesus.
Without Jesus, the Christmas season wouldn't be anything more than December - a cold, dreary month looming until the New Year. But with Jesus, December IS the Christmas Season. December is a time of great hope, love, joy and generosity. People tend to be a little kinder, more giving, and more spirit filled. We will see people speak out on behalf of those whose voices have been diminished by hardships and the cruelty of life and we will see people respond to those needs in ways of generosity we did not know was possible. That is Jesus.
This spirit of charity which lingers throughout the Christmas season is a glimpse of how we should be reflecting Jesus' love through out the year. We should be following His example - His Way - through out the year and not just twenty-four days in December.
Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life - the only way to come to the Father is through Him and we can reflect that invitation to the world by starting a new tradition and sharing the Christmas Spirit - the Jesus Spirit - 365 days a year.
Scripture
Quote of the Day
The way you see people is the way you treat them
Zig Ziglar
Question of the Day
What is your favorite Christmas Tradition?
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