Today's Devotion is brought to you by Dream Team member Bobbi Heffel
Luke 2:14-20
New International Version 1984 (NIV1984) Biblegateway.com
14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.”
15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”
16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
Someone e-mailed me a song “If You Don’t See Merry Christmas In the Window” and it stuck in my head late last night. God began to use it asking, what is in your window? This wasn’t about the windows of my house. But rather, how transparent am I? Do people see my love for Christ? Sure, I can sit down and type out what is in my heart. But, do people see it when they encounter me in person? Do I have “Merry Christmas” displayed in my window all year long?
The Shepherds were excited and amazed to hear of the birth of our savior. They went into town and told others what had happened and what they had learned about this special child. There must have been something in their voice, a certainty in their tone. Because, not only did those who heard believe, they were amazed at what the shepherds told them.
Mary treasured up these things and pondered them in her heart. Have we treasured up what Christ has done in our lives? Are we excited about the night he came into our life? Does it show all over us when we say Merry Christmas? Is it there in our voice for others to hear?
What is in your window? Does it cheerfully declare Merry Christmas? Is it overly busy and tacky? Are there decorations that just don’t belong? Maybe it is time to get out the Windex and a duster to clean that window up. Let’s get ready, Christmas season is here!
Today’s Prayer
Lord, thank you for renewing our spirits and drawing us closer to you. Help us to shine for you. We thank you for this special holiday season and that it is personal to us. You made it personal when you became our personal savior. Thank you for such an amazing gift! Amen
1 comment:
Well done... Great! Thank you!! xoxoxo
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