For God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son so that anyone who believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life John 3:16 (Living Bible)
Here it is, the day after Thanksgiving and this is the unofficial start of the Christmas season! Yes, I know, the unofficial start of Christmas season may actually start from the day after Halloween, but let’s just say that it starts today. The “official” start should be the first Sunday of Advent which is coming this Sunday.
As many of my readers, I love the Christmas season. It celebrates the coming of God to earth in the form of his son, Jesus. This Incarnation (in the flesh) visit to the earth is an amazing indication of God’s love for his people.
We take this opportunity as a human society to make merry in so many ways. We give gifts, we sing songs, we have parties, we decorate homes, and even illuminate cities with lights. It is a festive time indeed!
Indeed, our celebrations go far beyond the humble beginnings of the arrival of the Savior of the world. Yet, I don’t get too bothered by the fact that the culture has appropriated a holy, miraculous event and made it a worldly, marketing holiday. People need to set aside a time of year to show kindness to one another, and to take some time out of hectic schedules to ensure that they connect with friends and family in a special way.
As long as we remember that the coming of Jesus is the reason for the celebration, I think we’ll be OK.
Prayer: Lord, we are grateful for the season to celebrate the incarnation of your son to a needy world, Amen
Reflections of a Counselor 