The Season

You usually find two extremes during the Christmas season: those who are frantic and rushed and tense and those that are joyous and reverent and worshiping. I pray that I am the latter but I, too, find myself the former on occasions; none lately, but occasionally.

This past weekend, we took in some Christmas lights. We had a great time watching the little ones ooh and aah at all the twinkling, moving, animated scenes. I've said it before but it deserves repeating, "There is nothing like experiencing Christmas through the eyes of a child."

Today's word is a quote from Roy L. Smith about Christmas, which says, "He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree."

While Christmas presents are really about watching the little ones open them and giggle and jump and run, Christmas isn't about the presents - it's about the Gift. The Gift of JESUS CHRIST brought salvation to the world; that's what Christmas is about. And, you won't find Christmas in the lights, the presents, the pageantry, the season until you find it in your heart. For in the heart is where Christmas truly resides.

There will be enough situations to cause frustration and stress this time of year. Let's try not to let it dictate the true feeling and meaning of Christmas. You can't truly experience Christmas anywhere except the heart.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T