2012, I must conclude, is the year of celebrations. I can say that this year has been filled with new, fruitful relationships, unexpected accomplishments and abundance of blessings. There are so many things to celebrate for that I cannot actually remember each in detail.
But what I want to talk about is neither celebration in particular, nor the different Christmas parties I've attended to as how the holidays present them at their peak. What I'm eager to give focus on is the reason for this season which is Jesus Christ.
Yes, a lot of remarkable events which led to my growth were noted, a number of relationships were built with love, trust and stability and blessings both concrete and abstract were received but the best gift I've took hold of is the life and love of my most favorite person, Jesus.
More than anything else, it was the story of the "Cross" that I'm grateful for. It's the event I want to celebrate as I'm reminded of God's unconditional love from time to time. The spiritual blessings and material provisions were Jesus' grace abounding. For with all honesty, His life was more than sufficient for each of us.
This Christmas season is not about the food on the table, the gifts we give and receive, the reunions we attend to but it is all about CELEBRATING CHRIST and SHARING CHRIST with everyone.
That's why it was even called CHRISTmas.
And every now and then, whether on-season or off-season, let us carve in our hearts that Christmas should not only be considered as a yearly treat but an everyday attitude of worship and obedience to the One who deserves it all.
CHRISTMAS < CHRIST-MUST
Sealing this with love,
Diane
