It's December 15 and my resolve to write at least once a week seems so difficult to keep for some reason. It's nearly 2 weeks since my last post and the days are flying by as we anticipate another Christmas morning.
The city is decorated with seasonal finery! Lights are illuminating roof tops and sidewalks, along with twinkling trees in homes along the neighborhood streets. Our city is a prettier and kinder place. Traditionally we reach out to others...whether it be to invite to special events or shared meals. We're much more apt to give to others whether it be toys, money or food for those who are facing difficult times, because it's Christmas. We think more often of "Peace on Earth...Good will toward men"!
It's a time to bring out special baked goodies, homemade candies,and the wassail bowl ... for it is a time to "be merry".
Even those who do not celebrate Jesus are more apt to reach out to a neighbor or a stranger in need during the months of November and December.
This question keeps coming to mind - what about January through October? Do I keep the joy alive in my heart, in my home, in my community the other 10 months of the year? My joy is directly related to the birth of Jesus, my Savior, God's son. That being said, Jesus is here 24/7, 365 days of the year and I hear Him direct me in His word:
(John 13:34-35) "A new command" I give you: Love one another." As I have loved you so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."
As I read these verses I see that Jesus doesn't call us to love others only during special times of the year. He has also given us a promise within these verses - when we love one another with His love, others will see HIM!
May this Christmas be the beginning of a revolution in our hearts: taking Christ's love to others every day not just on Christmas! For Jesus, is the "star" of the tree.
In His love,
Judy
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