It seems forever since I've been able to post on this site - although I imagine it has only been a week or so. My time has become quite limited lately. It won't always be like this; it is because of the holiday being here as well. Of course my early morning usually is spent on the road and then all day here at the office. Then when I head home, I will sometimes stop and do some shopping on the way home, which gets me home late, which keeps me off the computer for the evening. Most of you know that routine - it sometimes feels like a continuous cycle, doesn't it! I notice sometimes that my daughter in law has been online at 11PM or later, for she also has a full evening after work, with three boys still at home - and now even with Christmas programs going on. In fact, there is a Christmas concert with the middle grandson tonight at his school.
Speaking of Christmas programs - last weekend the church had their Christmas play and I had two grandsons in it! The 14 year old was excellent in his role as one of the lead characters. The 6 year old was outstanding in his role. His one liner touched my heart in ways I can't explain, and his part after brought tears streaming down my face. What was it that touched me so deeply? You all know from different posts my relationship with Jesus, and how I strive to live for Him alone. I often fail, but I strive to do so.
My grandson's part was he came up to another lead character, "Tiff" who was the owner of a gift shop, and tugged on her top. He asks her: "Where is the line to see Jesus?" Then he walks off to the right of the stage, where the manger scene is, and knelt down before it. His one question has caused me to ponder, and think about, and ponder some more. "Where is the line to see Jesus?"
We have lines to see Santa Clause. We have lines for the movies. We have lines for concerts and special events. We have lines to get ice cream, go through the grocery store line, restaurants, etc. But where is the line to see Jesus?
Thankfully, we don't have to have a line to see Jesus, for He has the ability to live within each of our hearts and any time we want to "see" Jesus, we can just sit back and close our eyes (if we want), and know He is near us - no matter where we are or what we are doing.
With all the busyness of this season upon us, and the celebration of what has been designated as the day of Christ's birth approaching in 8 more days, we sometimes forget WHO it is we are celebrating the birth of. We have our Christmas trees, our villages, even our manger scenes set up - all the seasonal decorations - but we forget Jesus.
Jesus is the reason behind all this season. Yeah, I'm sure some will blame Him for their crazy spending and needless partying (after all, if it wasn't for celebrating His birthday, why would be spending all this money, time and effort to please others?).
Yeah, I truly love getting special things for my husband, children, and grandchildren. Each year I wish I had started sooner, but it is what it is. This year financially things are tight so I've had to improvise on some things, and not get some other things (maybe next year), but I think they all will like at least one thing. I wrapped all I had bought yesterday; it took me most of the afternoon to get it all done. In doing so, as usual, I discovered I overbought on a couple of the younger grandchildren and didn't get enough on others and a couple other people I hadn't gotten anything at all yet! This week and next weekend is going to be very busy as I want to be sure I get everyone at least something. I'm thinking I may have to resort to gift cards for some just to finish it up. They may like that, but I would much rather get them something to unwrap. Of course I could wrap up the gift card.....
My prayer is for myself, as it is for you, that as we quickly now approach December 25th, that you will take some time to think about the "Reason for this Season". I want to keep Jesus in the forefront of my thoughts and of my day. My prayer is that you will as well.
Blessings!
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