TODAY'S DEVOTION
Wednesday, December 20, 2000
"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a
Saviour, which is Christ the Lord." (Luke 2:11)
Today's Thoughts
During this season, more than
all others, the "Reason" can be hard to focus on for
even those with the strongest faith! Television floods our
homes with commercialized Christmas advertisements and
programming. Radio fills the airwaves with seasonal songs,
many of which fail to even mention the "Reason for the
season". Workplaces are full of hustle and bustle trying
to get ahead so everyone can take a few days off without the
business losing money. Parties, pageants, cantatas, plays,
programs, shopping, wrapping, planning, cooking, baking,
greeting . . . and the list goes on. Time is soon snuffed out
and there is none left to devote quality time with the
"Reason" for the season!
There was hustle and bustle in
the heavenlies when this miracle Christ-child was born, but
every bit of busy-ness was directly related to the birth of
the Savior. It was indeed a holy night, but silent? It is
doubtful. The skies were ablaze with angelic beings praising
and glorifying God for the event they had just witnessed; the
manger where He lay was noisome with the animals who more than
likely recognized the awesomeness of the visitor to their
humble stable.
Take a deep breath, sit down and
relax, and spend that much needed time in reflection of who
the "Reason" for the season truly is, what He has
done for you, Make one more list . . . count your blessings .
. . and begin to Praise the Lord for the work He has done in
you, for you, through you this past year. Then give a gift to
a friend . . . tell them about the precious King of Kings and
Lord of Lords that you serve with joy and gladness. Give them
a gift that will last forever . . . give them the gift of
eternal life by introducing them to the "Reason for the
Season"!
Today's Prayer
Father, forgive me for getting caught up in the busy-ness of
this season. Help me, Lord, keep my gaze fixed on You and my
mind set on the true "Reason" for the season, my
Lord, Your Son, Jesus Christ! Thank you, Lord, for this most
Precious Gift . . . Glory to God in the Highest! Amen!
Have a blessed day!
