Have you heard that Christmas song, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”? I have to ask the question, why is it the most wonderful time of the year? At least in Chicago, it’s the beginning of winter and anyone who hates the snow will probably think that it ISN’T the most wonderful time of the year. Look out your car window while driving around downtown, spot a homeless guy that is freezing and tell him that this is the most wonderful time of the year. What about the people who all got laid off from their jobs right before the holidays, or the families that didn’t make enough to afford anything for their children. Maybe the families that is breaking up, or the families that just can’t seem to get along. Tell them, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.”
What makes this time of the year so wonderful is the generosity that is felt from one person to another and the reminder of the greatest gift of all – Jesus! Maybe that wealthy person found it in his heart to help the homeless guy out. Or the person who had much gave of their gifts to the family that didn’t have any gifts for their children. Maybe the person laid off from their job – was given a new opportunity that seemed all the better or maybe they now had more time to spend with their family. In some cases, families could actually come together and allow their differences to be forgiven and reconnect.
This is a time to remember things like generosity, compassion, love, family, and Christ. The rest of the year, it seems that these things go on the wayside, but still remains this makes for the most wonderful time of the year. So I pray that your Christmas was just that, if you have story of this Christmas I would love to hear it.
(Come back tomorrow for my birthday blog)
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