“But seek first his kingdom and his
righteousness…” (Matthew 6:33).
That verse can be a bit more difficult to live up to during this time of year. I don’t know about you, but as much as I try to make the Christmas season about Jesus, I always feel like I fall short.
That verse can be a bit more difficult to live up to during this time of year. I don’t know about you, but as much as I try to make the Christmas season about Jesus, I always feel like I fall short.
The weeks leading up to Christmas become a hectic frenzy of
planning, shopping, decorating, and cooking, and then culminate into a day of
eating and opening gifts.
Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy everything about
Christmas. I enjoy the food, I enjoy the
gifts, and I enjoy the extra time with family.
It’s an exciting time of year and one that contains many blessings from
God.
My only regret is that after the day has passed, I almost
always look back with some sadness because my thoughts and attention were more
about the festivities than my Savior, yet it was my Savior who willingly left
the halls of heaven to begin a journey that started in a manger and ended on a
cross where He demonstrated the ultimate expression of love.
So, this Christmas season, no matter how hectic things get,
will you join me in making time for Jesus by heeding the words of an old
Christian writer who said…
Up now, slight
man! Flee for a little while they
occupations; hide thyself for a time from thy disturbing thoughts. Cast aside now they burdensome cares, and put
away the toilsome business. Yield room
for some little time to God, and rest for a little time in Him. Enter the inner chamber of thy mind; shut out
all thoughts save that of God and such as can aid thee in seeking Him. Speak now, my whole heart! Speak now to God, saying, I seek they face;
Thy face, Lord, will I seek.
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