December seems to have arrived at record speed this year!
I’m amazed that as I age the seasons seem to rocket past. Or is it just me?
I remember, as a child, days of seemingly agonizing anticipation
waiting for certain days or events to arrive. Birthdays, Christmas, school
holidays, vacations took FOR . EV . ER
to get here, and then were quickly gone.
But now?
Now I just want to slow down the clock and savor each delicious moment.
Why is that? Why do we reach this life stage before recognizing the
value of each and every day?
Perhaps, just perhaps, that is what it was like for those who
waited and longed for the coming of the Messiah. Agonizing, endless waiting for
the fulfillment of a promise made to generations past. He would come. The
Redeemer - to Rescue and Deliver. He would Restore Peace once again - Peace
between God and man.
And then…He came!
It happened in a blink.
He came, and He went – mostly unrecognized,
unacknowledged and unwanted.
He was the Savior promised so long ago.
The One who came to seek and to save the lost. (Luke 19:10)
To save His people from their sins. (Matthew 1:21)
Immanuel. God with us. (Matthew 1:23)
Once a year His birth is celebrated around the world with parties and
programs, shopping and gift exchanges, food, and friends, and family. And sometimes we stop to remember that it all started with a promise.
“Behold a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call
his name Immanuel” (Isaiah 7:14)
Let’s stop and savor the moment,
And remember that it’s really all about Him!
