Monday; November 26


          I really like Thanksgiving Day, but I also enjoy the entire “Holiday Season” that runs from late November to about the day after Christmas.  There is something special about this month – not just because you can get a deal on just about anything you’d like to buy – but, because people seem to be better.  Some might chalk it up to trying to make it from the “Naughty List” to the “Nice List”, but I really think it has to do with a sense of religiousness in the season.   The presence of the reminder of the birth of Jesus tends to bring out a spiritual side in people.  There is more civility, more service, more generosity and more gentleness.  No, not everyone gets into the spirit of the season, but it is amazing to feel the change that exists.
         I enjoy the break from the routine – and don’t mean to complain – but, this does seem to bring up the question, “Why don’t we do this all year long?”.  We can’t actually pinpoint the day Jesus was born as being December 25, nor is the message of His birth (and our reconciliation with God) a secret story that is only available to us during the last month of the year, so why do we act nicer this time of year?  Please don’t misunderstand me, I like the change, but what would happen if we felt the “reason for the season” all year long?
          The early Christians were reminded that, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8).  I don’t think the focus of this passage is that we shouldn’t remember Jesus’ life during the final few weeks of the year – rather just the opposite – we should remember Jesus’ birth, life, death and resurrection all times of year! 
          I hope everyone has a great holiday season, but when we get that new calendar for 2019, let’s take the time to make notes on dates throughout the year to remember Jesus sojourn on earth.  Christmas may only come once a year, but Jesus’ influence in our lives should be felt year ‘round.
          Think About It!

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