December 21
Bible Verses Covered
Devotion: It seems that every year, right after Halloween, "sightings" of Christmas come slowly upon us…from the retailers with all their decorations, to the Christmas music being played on the radio. It becomes so easy for our young boys to be suddenly wrapped up in the spirit of the season. They meticulously make their Christmas lists (multiple times) from all the holiday retail fliers that come in the mail. They especially eagerly await Target's big book of toys. The excitement escalates as the days get closer to Christmas and the suspense builds with each present placed under the tree. They secretly shake the boxes to try and guess what is inside thinking that I don't know what they are up to. Memories of my childhood race before me and I clearly remember how I would do the same exact thing when I was their age.
When we talked about this Scripture passage, this idea of waiting, anticipating, expecting and hoping seemed to be the important points of this passage. Josh reminded us that Christmas is really a celebration of the birth of baby Jesus. This whole passage talks about the anticipation of Jesus Christ and the promises God had made to us of our future. Seeing our sons' excitement and hope that come with Christmas is exactly what we as Christians look forward to when God will eventually come and reveal himself again to us all.
Prayer: Dear God, help us to never lose the true meaning of Christmas. Bless us and guide us so that we may never lose sight of the wonder and the promise of your Son's birth and life among us. Amen
Devotion: It seems that every year, right after Halloween, "sightings" of Christmas come slowly upon us…from the retailers with all their decorations, to the Christmas music being played on the radio. It becomes so easy for our young boys to be suddenly wrapped up in the spirit of the season. They meticulously make their Christmas lists (multiple times) from all the holiday retail fliers that come in the mail. They especially eagerly await Target's big book of toys. The excitement escalates as the days get closer to Christmas and the suspense builds with each present placed under the tree. They secretly shake the boxes to try and guess what is inside thinking that I don't know what they are up to. Memories of my childhood race before me and I clearly remember how I would do the same exact thing when I was their age.
When we talked about this Scripture passage, this idea of waiting, anticipating, expecting and hoping seemed to be the important points of this passage. Josh reminded us that Christmas is really a celebration of the birth of baby Jesus. This whole passage talks about the anticipation of Jesus Christ and the promises God had made to us of our future. Seeing our sons' excitement and hope that come with Christmas is exactly what we as Christians look forward to when God will eventually come and reveal himself again to us all.
Prayer: Dear God, help us to never lose the true meaning of Christmas. Bless us and guide us so that we may never lose sight of the wonder and the promise of your Son's birth and life among us. Amen