The Happiest Season
“Jesus and his disciples
went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi.
On the way he asked
them, “Who do people say I am?”
They replied, “Some say
John the Baptist;
others say Elijah; and
still others, one of the prophets.”
“But what about you?” he
asked. “Who do you say I am?”
Peter answered, “You are
the Messiah.”
(Mark 8 vs
27-29)
It is a great time of the year when
we look forward to celebrating Christ’s birth. We are blessed because we
believe and are warmed by His presence in our everyday lives. Amongst the daily
stresses that our society places on us we have a God given relief.
I find it interesting that 30 plus
years after his birth he was asking who they believed he was. My thoughts are
that the Christmas story would be enough. But then, nothing in this world is
ever easy; not then and certainly not now.
So what is Christmas really about?
Gifts, material giving and a recharging of our spiritual batteries. It is a
great time of the year, the happiest time of the year. We need to enjoy the
season while we recharge our batteries, reinforce our beliefs and prepare for
the New Year ahead.
Katharine McPhee said in her song:
“Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on our troubles
Will be out of sight”
Let your heart be light
From now on our troubles
Will be out of sight”
Blessings
to you all for a great season of Joy!
Thought for Today: The Christmas
season is not all joys. We will encounter stress, financial hardships, bad
weather and all the events of winter life. They are all blessings that are part
of our lives. We need to keep Christ as our focus and our stresses will be
overcome.
Prayer for Today: Heavenly
Father we give thanks for Christmas and all the festivities. We give thanks
that “our troubles will be out of sight” through prayer.
Amen