Wednesday; December 18
This time next week there will be a lot of excitement. Some of the thrill will come from the giving and receiving of presents. However, many others will be taking the time to remember the coming of Jesus to earth. Traditionally, a lot of people have focused on the birth of Jesus during the Christmas season. While I am not sure about the historical accuracy of Jesus being born on December 25, I do like the idea that people from all over the world are taking the time to remember the birth of our Savior. Now, here is where I am going to deviate from tradition a bit. Why are we waiting until next Wednesday to express our thanksgiving for the birth of Jesus? Why not do it today or July 25 or any other day of the year? The coming of the Savior is worth remembering and celebrating every day of the year. The other day I heard the old spiritual, “Go Tell It On The Mountain” (I think it was Smokey Robinson’s version) and was struck by the s...