I came across a quote from Hamilton Wright Mabie today. It read: “Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love”
It is true that Christmas time rings with a call for kindness like no other. Perhaps that is why this year I am so eager to put up my Christmas decorations. After a year like 2020, I need a little peace, love, and good will.
The problem is that Christmas without Christ only hides the problems we face. It camouflages our disagreements with glittery snow and drowns out our angry cries with festive music, but it can never heal the problems of our heart.
Our world needs more than tinsel and merry music. It needs more than candy canes and twinkly lights. The world, and us, need God’s grace. It can be very easy to get swept away with the celebrations – however different they may look this year. Afterall, we all need something festive right now.
But no matter what your Christmas plans look like this year, take some time to remember that love was the first Christmas present.
Jesus didn’t have to give up his divinity to become fully human. He didn’t have to spend his earthly life teaching and healing like he did. He definitely didn’t owe us his trip to the cross.
All of it was a gift. All of it is love poured out on an often-unloving people. For you, he came and for you he died and rose again. Make this season truly about love.
Hold tight to the meaning behind the lights. Share more than a smile, and more than a boxed wrapped with ribbons and bows. Share the gift of the manger that led to a cross. Let’s turn this season of love into a lifestyle.
That is a good one dear, we must remember the reason for the season, thanks