Just back from the children's Christmas program at church. There is something really neat about watching kids sing and dance and praise God. For any of us who grew up in the church we have these memories of Christmas that always included special events at church. I remember our Christmas program was on Christmas Eve. Hard to imagine isn't it? We'd say our parts - dress up in bathrobes (at least the shepherds did) and tell the Christmas story.
We have some challenges in our culture. There are an increasing number of people without the background and memories many of us hold dear. But this also produces a great opportunity. We may help others discover the Christmas story and what it really means. We may help others discover their own ways to participate in the message. We may help others build their own traditions of Christmas.
Today we talked about ways our response to grace (favor) may take the form of "risky obedience" and disarm our fears. When we engage in risky obedience we will find the fears our culture produces yield to the Word of the Lord. When we engage in risky obedience we will find that the consequences of following Christ pale in the light of God's call.
I pray you find your place in Christmas this year. We continue our jouney - and do so with joy. Be sure to bring another with you as you live the story of Christmas.
I hope you've had a blessed day - it's been good.
steve
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