As I read through it (before putting in the library next week) I thought I would make notes to help during the season to keep focus on the right things...
1. WONDER
What do you wonder about during the season? Is it (as a child) - "I wonder how Santa gets down the chimney", or (as an adult) "I wonder how I will budget for the Christmas gifts" or "I wonder how I will find time for it all".
There were so many things to wonder about on that first Christmas...
• Mary wondered how it was possible for a virgin to give birth to a baby (Luke 1:34)
• The shepherds in the fields wondered about the angels and their message (Luke 2:13-15)
• The Magi must have wondered about the meaning of the star they saw, and the baby they took gifts to (Matthew 2:1-12)
and David's list goes on with all the wonders.
If we would have been present at the first Christmas I'm sure our focus wouldn't have been on the wonder of Santa or gifts, but rather God's gift - Jesus. Why did he come to earth? Why was he born in a stable? What did it all mean?
The true wonder of the season.... what God did for us.
TO PONDER: Reflect on the wonders of the true Christmas story. Ask the questions, study the scriptures, give thanks for what you know and pray about what you don't.
Absolutely beautifully written. I am reminded in reading your style of the many talents you have!
ReplyDeleteOn the subject itself, I do wonder at many things as I reflect. I am thankful for your blog post (and similar articles) as it helps me to focus on the true reasons for Christmas - something I want to really keep present in my heart this season (and really, why stop after this season).
Thank you sincerly for sharing what you have found and sharing your gifts.