Have yourself a merry, little _____________
These words are so familiar that one need not to complete the title. The title stirs up warm, fuzzy memories for many of us. But, if you are not in that lot, I believe that the title has something more for us.
- December usually brings colder temperatures, which indicate that visits will normally be inside, as opposed to outside. While snow is normally saved for January and February, we’ve had three snow falls so far this year!
- December spurs that inner sense of connection – with family and with friends. God created us for fellowship with him and also with our sisters and brothers. I wonder if we are able to have true fellowship with God, if we are able to have true fellowship with others?
- December brings more opportunities for mission ministry. What are your initial thoughts when you encounter the Salvation Army Bell Ringers? Hopefully we can work on changing the impulse to say “Oh no, not that again! I gave last week when I shopped at the supermarket for our groceries. The need does not decrease because we are “generous” one week. Even Jesus said that we will always have the poor. The sooner that we see them as precious children of God, made in God’s image, the sooner we are able to minister to their needs.
- The secret to living well and having a merry little Christmas is how we view others. If we are self-centered, then our ability to enjoy Christmas will be inhibited. It is when we treat others, our sisters and brothers as God’s beloved children, that we are able to share in the glory of Christmas.
Have yourself a merry little Christmas!
Pastor Steve