Here We Go

And so it's begun ... the frenzied rush toward Christmas. Many hit panic mode the day after Thanksgiving. There are lists to be made, gifts to be purchased, decorations to be hung, cards to be sent, and more celebrations to attend than you can keep up with. The season of 'Peace on Earth and Good Will Toward Men' tends to become a demanding grind that wears us out and saps our joy. Once again I'm determined not to let it happen. But that doesn't mean I'll be sitting this one out.
I love Christmas. I love the lights, and the trees, and the celebrations, the music, and the letters and cards from friends and loved ones scattered all around the globe. But I very much intend to keep it all in perspective.

I've been mulling the Scriptures concerning this Son of God whom we celebrate. He is the perfect gift. His radiance outshines the brightest of Christmas lights. He is the reason our hearts sing. And He is the friend who loves us and stays closer than any other.

God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets and in many portions and in many ways, in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world. And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power. When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, ...
~ Hebrews 1:1-3

That is our cause for celebration.